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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: zooky on June 16, 2006, 12:36:49 pm

Title: reuse valves?
Post by: zooky on June 16, 2006, 12:36:49 pm

can the valves be reused if there is a slight ridge from wearing into the seat? The valves otherwise cleaned up well and the face looks good, I lapped them and they dont leak, if it wasnt for that tiny ridge they would be perfect. The shafts show no wear and I am changing the guides

Title: reuse valves?
Post by: Patrick on June 18, 2006, 04:25:33 am

I'd take them to my buddy that has a valve grinding machine, have them turned, and THEN decide if I need new ones. Might still hand lap them into the head after that!

Title: reuse valves?
Post by: fspGTD on June 28, 2006, 11:47:32 pm

Moved to troubleshooting.  IDI engine is for power enhancement related discussion only.