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I'm hoping its just hung up. Is it possible that the solvent the shop used to clean it when they decked it got into the seal/guide and dried it out? I guess I'll make sure all the other valves are fully returning. If they are, can I still try and start it to see if it will return? I thought I was almost done with this god-awful project. Seems I may be back at square one though. If I pull the head again, will I need a new gasket set? How much is a rebuilt head? Thank you all.


>>>*Solvent? Any idea what kind? I know some stripping agents like Sodium Metasilicate used in many hot aluminum cleaning booths or tanks will strip off all oil. Another not so well known problem is it loosens material that builds up in the ports, that can be pretty solid stuff and drop down. It might be between the valve and the seat holding the valve open.

The concern if a valve is bent is that it can break if started that way. Try flooding the stems with oil between the spring coils and work the valve by hand. They open fairly easily, there is only about 60# seat tension.

Perhaps it will free up? *If so, go buy a lottery ticket because you are on a roll....worth a try...*EB

*Beats the he** outa me!....*LOL**...