[Farmall] Images of Jim Moran's McCormick Deering 10-20, etc.

[James Moran]

JH-
  I believe that you are correct.  The rods at #1 must have been  compressed and, therefore, exhibit that "stiffness" as described.   While I would rather that it  not be the case, I am beginning to  think that, ultimately, I will have to pull the head.  This is a  heavy and time consuming chore, but it looks as if I (or someone with  better skills and experience) will have to do this (Dammit!).
  I will let you know what transpires.
  JM

John Hall <jthall at worldnet.att.net> wrote:  The pushrods should be loose unless a valve is compressed. When you tap the 
rocker arms over top of the valves make sure you don't hit it so hard that 
the push rods jump out. No big deal if they do but you wouldn't want to turn 
the motor over with one out of socket. To be honest I've never done much 
more than light tapping on the valves. If it takes more than that to move 
one you probably need to pull the valve and polish the stem.

Good luck and let us know what you find!!

John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Moran" 
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" 
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] Images of Jim Moran's McCormick Deering 10-20, etc.


> JH-
> The cover IS off.  The rods seem "loose" with the
> exception of the "number one" spot.  I was reluctant
> to smack ANYTHING with a hammer {other than my own
> thumb from time to time :-)}
> We'll get this thing sorted out.  Hopefully, this can
> be done without a "complete tear down" and whacking
> away using a hunk of wood upon the piston(s).
> Wish you could come and see things for your ownself.
> JM
>
> 

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