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Old 10-30-2011, 08:44 PM   #12
stinger5
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Default Re: 1990 DS Carburetor Backfire

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Originally Posted by Dreamer View Post
OK Upon further inspection of the valves it looks like the exhaust valve is not closing all the way. There is close to a quarter inch gap between the tappet and the valve stem when it is closed. Also I am going to remove the body so I can get my head in there better, but I cannot get a .004 gauge to go in at the intake valve? What would be the fix for the stuck valve? Thanks for the pics in the manual. I need to order one for sure. Thank you for the help!
I'm thinking broken valve spring here.
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