If anyone needs to tackle their exhaust valve seats I plan to sell the cutting tools. I'll get them listed in the Classifieds section. Since I...
Hi all... just an update to close out this thread. I got everything put back together, and the engine is running GREAT!!!! It's much happier...
A machine shop would never do it the way that I did, using an old valve guide and abrasive compound to ream the valve guide. However I read about...
Oh and now that all this is done, I'm hoping the exhaust valves will outlive me, so I'll probably sell and make someone a good deal on all of the...
Hey if an idiot like me can do it, any of you can :) For removing the old valve guides, see the Youtube video several posts up above. I used...
Here is the end result! It didn't take long at all to drive in the new exhaust valves, ream them (using an old valve stem and some lapping...
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Hi Donny, thanks for confirmation, I was thinking the exact same thing :) I'm playing with it this morning. I just finished getting all 4 of the...
Here is #3. You can see it isn't in very good shape especially towards the top/right in the photo above. This one will take more agressive...
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This is what the exhaust seats look like on cylinder 1, 2 and 4. Not bad at all really. I was getting good compression on these 3 cylinders. I...
Look what came in the mail this week!!! I have my work cut out for me this weekend. New exhaust valves, springs, and keepers. Vintage KD...
I dropped the oil pan earlier today and had a good look at the cam. All good, the lobe is fine (still looks new, this cam only has about 50 miles...
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