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last ran 2 yrs ago. I did run ethenal blend gas. Iwould like any help to free it as i did take off the cover and its # 2 cyl. and itis stuck open. I did gently tap it but that did nothing. Its a 235 powerglide 1950.

pete

Squirt some type of thin oil through the valve spring so it hits the top of the valve guide. ATF , Marvel Mystery oil, or a good penetrating oil. Lwt it soak over night. Try to not turn the valve. It is unusual for an exhaust to stick, more common for intakes.
Tap it down or try to pry it up carefully.
The exhaust will not hit the piston like an intake will.
This can happen with any type of gas. If it frees up pour some thin oil through the carburetor with the engine running to lube the lower part of the valve stem.

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maybe it's an intake valve. it is the shorter stem of the two.
thanks fpr the tip Gene

the exhaust valve is at an angle and the intake is straight up and down.

Thanks Gene it is fixed. The gentle pry did the trick. It was an exhaust valve.

many thanks
pete