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Sticking valve

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Why is the valve sticking?

Bent?
Guide clearance too tight?
Old gas gum up the valve stem?
 
Pull the follower off

spray some brake clean on the stem.

Place a brass drift on the valve tip

Bounce a hammer on the drift

See if it comes loose...

Repeat a few times....

If it doesnt... pull head.
 
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