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...
Thanks Donny good info! I found some good deals on Ebay today, I picked up a used #622 cutter (31 and 46 degree) which is the perfect size for...
Good idea, I am planning to drop the oil pan anyway, so I'll be able to inspect the cam lobe.
I've been reading quite a bit on the Neway valve cutters and I am going to give it a try on my own. This is a well made system. They design...
Do you have the Neway cutters? They are very expensive but I think I'm going to go that route. Looks like I need the 30, 60 and 46 degree (FSM...
I'm not sure but it looks to me that someone possibly already installed hardened seats before. I've only had the car a short while. I can tell...
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