Here is another good one spotted by Merle.
If you are lucky enough to come across an old engine in a building, please don't give in to the temptation to spin the flywheels. Go to a few engine shows and you will see repaired rocker arms. Those usually happen because someone spun an engine with a stuck exhaust valve. Shoot some oil on the valves and do not try to roll that engine until you know all the parts are free to move.
Thanks, Merle!
And thank you for this cautionary tidbit!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet many people don't know this.
I have a round rod 5 hp that has this issue. Kids were trying to get it to turn over, and the exhaust valve was stuck....but I have both pieces of the rocker.
ReplyDeleteAnd it is for sale if anyone wants one.