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Old 03-12-2016, 03:22 PM   #23
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Re: Restoring Rusty

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Originally Posted by chevybuldr View Post
I would highly suggest that you reconsider that. Unless you plan to lap the valves in, getting valves to seal again once they are removed is a very large c*** shoot. Even lapping valves in you will have problems. After running, the valves have mirror image to the seat. They do not spin they just move up and down, open and closed. You are opening a big can of worms on this. I have seen this attempted numerous times by customers. One valve you may get lucky but 16, you will be chasing your tail.
thanks, I have always been told that they spin/rotate a little at least?
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