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    Offline 71chmark

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    dried out valve seals
    « on: February 25, 2006 - 07:27:08 AM »
    I've learned from earlier posts that starting up my 12 years sitting motor should be all right but the valve seals are probably dried out. Should I change them or will they seal up after awhile?
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    Offline matt63

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    Re: dried out valve seals
    « Reply #1 on: February 25, 2006 - 08:30:52 AM »
    Valve seals do deteriorate from the heat, etc.  If your burning oil it's not going to get better.  The seals themselves are a relatively easy fix.
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: dried out valve seals
    « Reply #2 on: February 26, 2006 - 05:56:35 PM »
    the seals often harden & crumble so no they will not get better
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