Locked up valve on K301

[340demon]

Here's one for everyone! I recently got a free K301 out of a 124. Now the tank had caught fire we think while they were filling it up running? There was gravel everywhere must have tried putting it out in the driveway! LOL Anyways cleaned it up pulled the head cleaned it still nice and tight clearance. But exhaust valve was stuck, after several coats of WD we got it free and clear. Reassembled hung gas tank from ceiling and swaped carb and condenser. Original points at this point. Checked timing with test light( learned that here super easy) and installed S/G fired up after 3 Cranks! Now install grass screen reinstall flywheel nut and note rest of shroud bolts! Toast take it down and swap it into 108 no problem. Hook wires and battery and crank kit over. It sounds like the rod is ready to come out the side and it isn't even firing yet! Thinking valve is jammed and maybe locking cam I roll it by hand, half way around it jams so tight had to use a bar to get it to go back other way! Short story, one bolt in the bottom of the shroud was just a little longer than should have been! Just when I was ready to snap goes to show u take 5 and come back to basics! LOL figured you guys would get a laugh out of this! Hell I did after I got done f bombing! LOL

[dvogtvpe]

seen that one several times already. have to make sure you get the short bolts in the bottom shroud holes or they hit the flywheel

[olds45512]

Yes you gotta watch out for those longer bolts. it could have been worse, we had a guy at work put to long of a bolt in a distributer on a ford 8n and it resulted in a broken cam gear and camshaft.

[340demon]

LOL I kid you not it's maybe max an 1/8" but that's all it takes! Now on the Ford did it stick down thru and catch the gear? Ya could get expensive! But just stupid things when u start rushing, in my experience that's when u get burnt! LOL I have a block that needs bored out Id like to invest in a hone that is not spring loaded and try my hand at boring to next size! But have to price the hone and stones first! LOL thanks guys for making me feel a little better!

[Shrewcub]

Glad it turned out ok.I know I have posted this before. My neighbor is an retired machinest and has told me "haste makes waste".

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by 340demon

I have a block that needs bored out Id like to invest in a hone that is not spring loaded and try my hand at boring to next size! But have to price the hone and stones first!

I'll save you the trouble.... A rigid hone costs as much as at least 4 bore jobs at a machine shop. Just take it somewhere. Besides..... you ever bore .010" with a hone? It takes all day. Your arm will get tired, and it won't be round and true. It can be done, but not well.

[340demon]

Really that much! Wow ya like a sunex figured it be pricey. I figured on the drill press no way by hand! Ya guess if it's a real bad taper then unless u have the big bucks for the equipment it ain't worth the hassle! Tho I do need a new ball hone! LOL

[J-Mech]

It's Sunnen. Sonnax makes transmission parts.

Yes, rigid hones are pricey. Check it out.

Goodson.com

And that is without stones and guides. You have to buy them separately.

[340demon]

Ok my 3 stone hone is Lisle made for Sunex tools. They probably don't make a rigid version I haven't really looked yet. Ya that Sunnen is pretty nice ya 4 bills and still need stones! LOL thanks Jmech ya unless your doing it for business just not smart money!

[340demon]

There is a reason professionals use Sunnen but here is one I found I might look into more and see if it's worth a try? I know I have two blocks that need rebuild one is close other no way I can even attempt to cut like u said be a week to finish! If I was into pulling or something like that I probably would try but just talking now out my backside!
http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-15000...3d073b0a14713z