Valve stuck

[60swheels]

Hi
I'm new to this forum and could use some advice with regards to my '40 Special. It has a 263 straight 8. When I got it home and started monkeying with the motor, the first thing I did was break a couple of push rods. Not a good begining! I found replacements and started the motor with the valve cover off. One of the ones that broke was on #6, and you guessed it, that valve is stuck open. I've tried spraying around the stem/keeper/spring area with WD and pouring transmission fluid down the carb ,looked at back posts for a tip as to how to get it to close, but so far no luck. Anyone have any suggestions?
Cheers

[carhartted]

No matter what you do that valve guide will probably not seal up.

You could try tapping the vavle with a hammer. Try and get it to move a little then the spring pressure may push it back up. Just keep working it and it may free up.


I have also heard of putting some small rope through the plug hole to take up the space, then turn the engine over and the rope should push the valve closed.

[60swheels]

I like it Carhartted. Sounds like something my grandDaddy might have done. I like it!
Cheers