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81 ford 4.9 6 valve problems
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heinz57
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Aug 2, 2012, 3:10 PM
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81 ford 4.9 6 valve problems
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One year ago I replaced the head on this truck with a reman head. Had a little problem getting the manifold to seal but fianlly got it. Recently I started getting popping when accelerating and then backfiring with hard acceleration. Long story short found #6 cylinder not firing. Compression check 5 cylinders at 120 and #6 at 60. Have pulled and checked rockers, push rods and springs. Turning over engine valve movement is same on all cylinders. Any alternatives to pulling the head. Appreciate any help, this head weighs about 90 lbs. Almost neeed engine hoist.
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Aug 2, 2012, 3:14 PM
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If you haven't stripped it down yet i would do a wet compression test and a cylinder leakdown test.
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Aug 2, 2012, 3:50 PM
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Thanks for quick reply. Did wet test went from 58 to 60. Have leak down testor but need aplug adaptor for this engine. Will post results then. Thanks
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Aug 2, 2012, 3:53 PM
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The wet test pretty much eliminates rings so now you are down to valves, head or head gaskets.
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Aug 2, 2012, 5:30 PM
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Popping and backfiring under engine load could be a valve not sealing since you have low compression on that cylinder.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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heinz57
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Aug 3, 2012, 7:02 AM
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No coolant in oil so don't believe it's gasket. Did paper on tail pipe test and get rapid push pull which from other posts indicates an exhaust valve. Still plan to do leak down test to verify. My ? is is there anything, other then pulling the head, that I can try.
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Aug 3, 2012, 9:32 AM
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Guess of the day..... Valve, valve spring can be elusive and sudden, head gasket/head/block somehow still not right gasket torque didn't hold properly?
Elusive to a quick inspection is a cracked valve spring. I know you said you looked but could be on a blind side but be like this if it shows...........
Not common but has happened to me and elusive to find. Why - not sure why on some without provocation?
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heinz57
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Aug 4, 2012, 10:04 AM
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Using a mirror went all around spring and can see no obivous problems. When I replaced the head I did the 3 step torque sequence outlined in my Chilton manuel. Triple checked it before putting it back together. Drove maybe 200 miles and rechecked torque. Could still be gasket but I don't know how. Head & block ? Checked all around block & head and again can see no obivous signs of leakage. Coolant in radiator near top. When I pulled the spark plug it was wet with unburned fuel but no signs of coolant. Put #6 cylinder piston at TDC and checked with light, top of piston was black with no evidence of coolant. No evidence of collant coming thru exhaust, no white smoke or coolant at tail pipe. Don't know if this will help but this came on gradually beginning with slight intermittent hesitations when accelerating and then advancing to popping and backfires over a couple of weeks.
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Aug 4, 2012, 10:10 AM
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You still haven't done the leakdown test?
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Aug 4, 2012, 4:10 PM
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Results of leak down test. Air coming thru carb.
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Aug 4, 2012, 4:11 PM
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OK, you have an intake valve problem on that cylinder.
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heinz57
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Aug 5, 2012, 4:45 PM
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Any options other than a tear down?
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Aug 5, 2012, 4:49 PM
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Not if you don't see any kind of external failure or anything holding the valve open.
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heinz57
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Aug 14, 2012, 11:07 AM
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Finally bit the bullet and pulled the head. Cylinder (#6) valve has damage. Piston seems ok, seat seems ok and guide feels tight. It appears as though the valve was damaged during rebuild leaving a very thin edge that eventually burned thru. Plan to just replace it and put it back togeather unless there is some other explanation or advice you might have. I appreciate your help.
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Aug 14, 2012, 7:01 PM
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Burnt valve is a symptom. You need to figure out the cause. Valves burn when they can't transfer heat to the seat or the combustion temperatures are too high from things like overheating, lean air fuel mixtures, etc.
You can't just slap a valve in there an expect it to work. You have to make sure the seat is cut to match the valve face, the seat isn't worn out, and the valve actually seals. Best thing is to send it to the machine shop so they can make sure things are right.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 14, 2012, 7:06 PM)
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Aug 14, 2012, 7:50 PM
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Agree with DS - send it out or you'll just be back there again. Valve interface needs to be right or it can burn out. Couldn't verify it but make sure the head bolts are reusable. Some are one time "turn to torque" idea and don't do that twice. Couldn't verify that for this year so easily..........
What valve needs to seat properly and cool itself too....... (sample pic)
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Aug 20, 2012, 3:01 PM
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Valve had obivious physical that had to be done during rebuild work or they used a damaged valve when they asembled the head. Rebuilder had sent two heads, both wrong before this one was sent. I think he purposely screwed this one up just out of spite. None of the valves were seated correctly. I filled the valve ports with brake parts cleaner and they all leaked. Spent a number of hours hand lapping all the valves and got all to seal. Cranked it up today and it runs- sounds great. Need only to get another year out of this engine before retiring it. By the why used all new head bolts.
Thanks for all your help.
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