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Cleaning Valve Guides And After

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by DanStew, Jan 21, 2017.

  1. Jan 21, 2017
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I got a valve spring compressor today and started to take out valves and inspect everything. Fortunately the valves look to be in good shape. No rust what so ever. The shaft that rides in the valve guide is very nice, shiny and smooth. After i clean it all up and run a pipe cleaner down the guides, do i add any lube or grease to the valve to lube it up nice ? And a dumb question, how does the valve shafts get lubricated when the engine is running?
     
    DanStew, Jan 21, 2017
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  2. Jan 21, 2017
    PeteL

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    They just do, okay?
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    Valve guide clearance is important, and lubrication would be one reason.
     
    PeteL, Jan 21, 2017
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  3. Jan 21, 2017
    tarry99

    tarry99 Member

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    As mentioned above...........The guides need to be checked for clearance.............to much and they will leak oil and destroy your valve job.
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2017
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    There is a reason there is a gasket on the tappet side cover. Leave it off and see what will happen.
     
    jpflat2a, Jan 22, 2017
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  5. Jan 23, 2017
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    oh no ,i was going to leave it open to show off the clean valley galley. I did not want to hide my hard work removing the sludge :) :) :)
     
    DanStew, Jan 23, 2017
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