Hard to turn engine over A ford 1929

[Dick Steinkamp]

I think Jackson means the starter switch on the top of the starter.

It would be tough for a valve to be stuck CLOSED. If so, it would run very rough or not at all.

[forever4]

Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp

I think Jackson means the starter switch on the top of the starter.

It would be tough for a valve to be stuck CLOSED. If so, it would run very rough or not at all.

It cannot run with a valve closed.
The camshaft and tappet will not allow it.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by forever4

It cannot run with a valve closed.
The camshaft and tappet will not allow it.

I too think we can dismiss the valve stuck closed theory too. If it were to happen, like Forever says, it wouldn't run. Might even break the cam shaft. Nasty!
If a valve is tight enough to get stuck, it will stick OPEN and that will result in no compression on that cylinder.

[gimlegule]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

I too think we can dismiss the valve stuck closed theory too. If it were to happen, like Forever says, it wouldn't run. Might even break the cam shaft. Nasty!
If a valve is tight enough to get stuck, it will stick OPEN and that will result in no compression on that cylinder.

Thanks good to leave out one obtion !
I will try to remove the starter switch on top of the starter and clean it well inside for durt and bad conections as well aas look for anything abnormal withe the switch.