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Originally Posted by Dave Pratt - IL
How big of a problem is sticking valves? I have 3 model A's. They are sometimes driven frequently and sometimes set for months. I have never had a valve stick just using 87 octane pump gas mostly with alcohol.
Dave
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I think sticky valves can be more of a problem in fresh engines, than in high mileage engines. Tighter tolerances seem to be aggravated by the higher alcohol content fuels. We see the problem fairly frequently in the V8's. Much discussion on this issue on their forum.