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68gmsee · 08-28-2017, 03:06 PM

One other thing about older engines and new gasoline and oils.

Some years ago I spoke with my machinist about installing hardened valve seats on my 68 GMC and wanted to know the cost of doing the work. He asked if I was having any problem with them and I said no but told him I wanted to circumvent any future problems.

His response was there was no need to spend the money now. He said wait until you start having problems. I asked how long that would be and he said he didn't really know. He had a stock 65 truck he'd been driving for about 20 years and still had full compression.

08-28-2017, 03:06 PM	#9
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 230 Oil Change - Everyone has an opinion One other thing about older engines and new gasoline and oils. Some years ago I spoke with my machinist about installing hardened valve seats on my 68 GMC and wanted to know the cost of doing the work. He asked if I was having any problem with them and I said no but told him I wanted to circumvent any future problems. His response was there was no need to spend the money now. He said wait until you start having problems. I asked how long that would be and he said he didn't really know. He had a stock 65 truck he'd been driving for about 20 years and still had full compression. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...