lil_Blue_Ford
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Managed to work a little on the green Ranger. Mom’s Explorer went in for inspection today and it failed with a laundry list so unfortunately I’m going to have to take care of that. One tire worn out, needs front rotors and pads, rear suspension bushing, one rear tie rod. Pads and tie rod are warranty and I have a good tire to throw on. Bushing will probably be the hardest part to deal with.
But anyway, back to the green Ranger. I decided to give the valves a quick spin with some grinding compound before cleaning the head and putting it back together. For the most part, so far the intake valves are pretty, but the exhaust valves are pitted up. They aren’t cleaning up as well as I’d like, but they should do alright, it was more of a well, since it’s apart… lol. Unfortunately one intake valve looks questionable. It has a chunk missing that looks like it was probably there from the factory and it’s not making good contact with the seat. Slides good though, no binding or play. Not sure if I should give it a good grind and send it or just replace it.
But anyway, back to the green Ranger. I decided to give the valves a quick spin with some grinding compound before cleaning the head and putting it back together. For the most part, so far the intake valves are pretty, but the exhaust valves are pitted up. They aren’t cleaning up as well as I’d like, but they should do alright, it was more of a well, since it’s apart… lol. Unfortunately one intake valve looks questionable. It has a chunk missing that looks like it was probably there from the factory and it’s not making good contact with the seat. Slides good though, no binding or play. Not sure if I should give it a good grind and send it or just replace it.