Fwd: Re: <VV> Rocker

[Padgett]

>I would examine the others very carefully for cracks but more important, 
>check the push rod for straightness, blockage, and proper orientation 
>(will not oil properly otherwise). If everything else looks good I'd just 
>replace the one rocker and ball, put a spare along with a pushrod in a big 
>baggie in the trunk, adjust, and see what happens.

BTW note I said this is what *I* would do. Have also been known to take old 
cars on long trips with a 50 lb toolbox and replace everything from 
alternators to wheel bearings in the parking lot of an auto shop 300 miles 
from home. Have rebuilt a Corvair transmission on the back of a trailer 
before. Biggest concern is to have some old clothes along so wife won't get 
mad at me.

Perhaps the proper answer for someone who needs to ask is to replace 
everything just to be safe. Is what a professional mechanic would recommend 
to someone with deep pockets. Since I am cheap , I tend to fix only what's 
broke particularly if it is something easy to get at and doesn't normally 
break. Should have suggested to run a compression check before firing up 
again just to be sure that no valve is stuck.

Padgett