F__KIN CAR!!!!!

Yep, another soothing, relaxing day in the garage. I pulled the intake manifold and replaced the gaskets that I screwed up installing. I also re-adjusted the valves and promptly stripped an adjuster. I patched it together for now but I might order a set of adjusters (unless someone has a spare????) Then I notice that my valve cover bolts are too long so I replace them. Then I fire it up and it idles, but it still acts goofy.... Then it backfired.

We had a moment of silence for my power valve that most definitely died this afternoon. I had my doubts, but I know for sure it's toast. I had a nice, bright orange fireball pop out of the center car this evening. Nice...... :shock: Even though it has a somewhat "normal" idle, if it's revved up it take's a while for the idle to stabilize, then sometimes it's OK (800-950 RPM) other times it wants to stall :silent:

Tomorrow morning we buy a 3.5" power valve, float bowl gasket, and a bottle of Jack Daniels....... :thumrigh: