[SEL] IHC LB Valves

[jbcast at charter.net]

> 
> Has anyone installed replacement valves in a IHC LB using non  standard 
> parts?  The valves are 3 5/8" long, with a stem diameter of  5/16th, one valve head 
> is 1¼" in diameter, and the other is 1 3/16" in  diameter.  The original 
> valves use a pin to retain the spring  assembly.  There has some discussion in the 
> past about using non original  valves by reworking newer valves.  Any 
> suggestions on what valves to  use?  If using a non original valve, how is the pin 
> hole drilled in  the stem?  
> 
> Francis  Maciel
> Santa Maria, CA
> 
Francis, go to an automotive head shop, they usually have plenty of old valves. Imports use an 8mm stem, within .oo2" of 5/16". The stems are usually fairly easy to drill, grind a flat to get started.
J.B. Castagnos
Belle Rose, LA