Recently I developed both a problem that seemed fuel related in that the B would run very rough from a stop. Worked fine in higher rpms. Started noticing, however, a loud rapping noise developing that became really noticeable the last time I had the B out. Turns out that when I pulled the valve cover gasket off I have a rocker arm that is just hanging loose with a lot of what looks like powder around where the bishing would be contacting the rocker arm shaft.
I know I will have to replace the rocker arm which will require pulling the head off, which in and of itself isn't that big a deal. This head was redone less than 5000 miles ago and all new valves and seals put in. Should I be looking for anything else when I take this head off? Is it a good idea to maybe replace the rocker shaft as well? Is this all that common a problem?
PS - on the random gallery posts kidus to the owner of the Boston Terrier driving his B. I've had Boston's since I was 12 years old (48 years now). Best dogs in the world. Wish the B was the same.
I know I will have to replace the rocker arm which will require pulling the head off, which in and of itself isn't that big a deal. This head was redone less than 5000 miles ago and all new valves and seals put in. Should I be looking for anything else when I take this head off? Is it a good idea to maybe replace the rocker shaft as well? Is this all that common a problem?
PS - on the random gallery posts kidus to the owner of the Boston Terrier driving his B. I've had Boston's since I was 12 years old (48 years now). Best dogs in the world. Wish the B was the same.