can i press valve guides out and in myself? i doubt it would be dificult but i dont know. i see that ape sells them already sized for the valve. so that means
press old ones out and new ones in.
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valve guide ??
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valve guide ?? |
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Posts: 638 (11/09/08 4:57 PM) |
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Posts: 5304 (11/09/08 5:05 PM) |
Heat the head , shoot something cold through the guides , should be able to push them right out . ( if they don't fall out on their own ) I would use
starting fluid to cool the guides . Those guides " allready sized for the valves " will change size some when you put them in . I imagine they would
have to be reamed some to fit the stems , no matter what the ads say .
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Posts: 418 (11/09/08 6:47 PM) |
Where can you buy the reamer? Sorry not to hijack
H.C.C.M.F Local 6978
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Posts: 1896 (11/09/08 7:07 PM) G.O.T.F. Member |
Buy the guides and bring them and the head to an automotive machine shop.
You'll get a far better job and most likely save money too. I sure love swimmin' with bow legged women! |
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Posts: 96 (11/09/08 9:11 PM) |
hey... you sure can..
i did a couple the other day.. took about 5 mins a pop. you just need the driver.. i made one from a 12inch bolt... turned it down to 5.45mm x 75mm.... used a blow torch.. heated the guide... bashed it out. installation is basically the reverse.. heat the head.. chill the guide... and tap it back in. cheers marki |
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222CT |
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Posts: 493 (11/10/08 1:33 PM) |
or just get a different head. should be had for about 30 to 50 off eblow
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dtmmil |
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Posts: 2664 (11/10/08 1:37 PM) |
heres a head
and valve cover if someone else doesn't buy it I may.
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222CT |
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Posts: 497 (11/10/08 2:21 PM) |
i think his lower end is a 70 or so. i dont think 76 would fit properly. i think he needs a 75 or earlier...correct me if im wrong.
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t1m32sh1n3 |
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Posts: 641 (11/10/08 3:15 PM) |
yeah its a 70
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