[SEL] Valve guides one more time?

[rdhaskell at juno.com]

Hi Jeff.  Most of my engines are in the 1½ to 5 hp range, and when I have
loose valve guides I find an automotive valve a few thousandths over and
ream the guide to fit the new valve.

Ron Haskell
rdhaskell at juno.com
Riverside, California
USA
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On Tue, 5 Oct 2004 18:51:26 -0600 "Jeff Allen" <transteck at earthlink.net>
writes:
> Hello all,
> 
> Here's where I'm coming from guys and gals. I have never rebuilt one 
> of these engines, but I am documenting my rebuild. I want the 
> information to be accurate. Bad information is worse than none at 
> all. I am hoping you veterans will share your experiences when I ask 
> questions. 
> 
> Once again I am considering using modern thin wall bronze guides, 
> but would love to hear how others have handled this. Knurling is not 
> an option for me on this, but might work for others. Any help is 
> appreciated. 
> 
> Thanks for the responses from Montana, all two of them. Appreciated 
> and hoped for more.
> 
> This is an engine forum if I remember correctly. Do I need to find a 
> battery forum for this question? :-)
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jeff Allen
> Arvada, Colorado USA
> 
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