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Old 03-10-2011, 10:10 PM   #10
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Re: New teritory for me. Need some help :(

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Originally Posted by OrrieG View Post
Am I missing something here. Wouldn't it be easier to champher the part that slips over the valve guide? Why can't they just manufacture a shim with the right inside diameter and configuration?
Nope, not missing anything. They should fit in theory and design without grinding, but trying to fit something in between the spring and the seat / guide is tough to do as there isn't much room and sometimes casting irregularities can cause it not to fit.
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