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Valve float like a b*tch

Old Jul 20, 2001 | 04:48 AM
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Valve float like a b*tch

Okay how can I fix this, well at least i think its valve float. When Irev to like 3200+ RPM it sounds like every rocker arm in my engine is loose. I think tis valve float but im not sure. Do I need stiffer valve springs or is it something else?

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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 07:34 AM
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you need to run better fuel and/or change your timing

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