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Date:         Tue, 20 Sep 94 12:20:36 PDT
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From:         Stuart Redford <scr@hpvcpnpi.vcd.hp.com>
Subject:      Re: ATF for hyd. valves

> > How many other people have tried using ATF for cleaning their sticky > valves? Which type has been used. I need to try this to save big-time > expense! > Thanks. > I assume you're referring to sticky lifters (plungers).....

ATF is an old farmers solution.

My '91 had a problem with (1) lifter....The noise usually went away after about 10 seconds. But, after the rig sat unused for ~ 9 months, it got real bad.

I almost embarked on a rocker assy. removal and plunger replacement. Fortunately, I happen to be gabbing with a motorhead at work about it. He said 'Buy a pint of Risoline (or something like that(made in Wis.)) and add to oil for ~500 miles.

I did and the noise is gone, even at startup.

His contention was that varnish buildup was probably clogging one of the oil fill holes in the lifter.

scr


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