Working on the cam cover on my 1954 servi car. The spring loaded "seal ring" was stuck. Got it worked free with Kroil, but it still doesn't depress easily or spring back. Found mention of it on another forum, but only with the comment that "it's a PITA to replace". Can someone enlighten me on how it comes off, and goes back on? Hoping I can clean it up, and buy a new spring.
UPDATE: a different brand of penetrating oil finally seems to have the seal ring working normally, although I'd still like to know how to replace it if I ever have to. Main issue now is the Flutter Valve. NOS are long gone, and I hate to pull a good one only to replace with Ted's.
Also, I tried blowing through the "flutter valve" (which is what the book actually says to do to test it). I *think* it is ok, but is there some other foolproof test?
There is a little piece in there that appears to be flat on two sides and round on the third. Using a pick, I can get it to move around, and even appear to tip the point between the flats slightly upward toward the inside of the cover. Mean anything?
Thanks!
UPDATE: a different brand of penetrating oil finally seems to have the seal ring working normally, although I'd still like to know how to replace it if I ever have to. Main issue now is the Flutter Valve. NOS are long gone, and I hate to pull a good one only to replace with Ted's.
Also, I tried blowing through the "flutter valve" (which is what the book actually says to do to test it). I *think* it is ok, but is there some other foolproof test?
There is a little piece in there that appears to be flat on two sides and round on the third. Using a pick, I can get it to move around, and even appear to tip the point between the flats slightly upward toward the inside of the cover. Mean anything?
Thanks!
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