[SEL] Valve guides one more time?

Jeff Allen transteck at earthlink.net
Tue Oct 5 20:02:59 PDT 2004


Thanks Ron,

That's the kind of tips I'm looking for.

Jeff
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rdhaskell at juno.com>
To: <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Valve guides one more time?


> 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
> http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumList?u=3009370&f=0
>
> 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
>>
>> http://oldengine.org/members/allen/
>> http://frapa.us/
>>
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