Valve job
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From: ramona
Valve job
My 99 Heritage has 46000 miles on it, decided to re cam with an Andrews EV27 and some new Hylift lifters, I like to use the stock pushrods so I have the motor torn down so far I am going to hone and ring.
My local machinist retired and I am looking for someone to do the valve grinding, any recommendations for someone local in Southern Ca?
I would not mind sending them off to someone highly recommended by you guys either.
My local machinist retired and I am looking for someone to do the valve grinding, any recommendations for someone local in Southern Ca?
I would not mind sending them off to someone highly recommended by you guys either.
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From: Moneta, Virginia
Hammer performance. (208) 696-1250
They are in Idaho, but might be worth the freight.
Their website has a lot of information check out the tech tips section on the website.
When you do a valve job, you might need to shave the heads to keep the combustion chamber size correct and then you need shorter push rods.
They are in Idaho, but might be worth the freight.
Their website has a lot of information check out the tech tips section on the website.
When you do a valve job, you might need to shave the heads to keep the combustion chamber size correct and then you need shorter push rods.
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My 99 Heritage has 46000 miles on it, decided to re cam with an Andrews EV27 and some new Hylift lifters, I like to use the stock pushrods so I have the motor torn down so far I am going to hone and ring.
My local machinist retired and I am looking for someone to do the valve grinding, any recommendations for someone local in Southern Ca?
I would not mind sending them off to someone highly recommended by you guys either.
My local machinist retired and I am looking for someone to do the valve grinding, any recommendations for someone local in Southern Ca?
I would not mind sending them off to someone highly recommended by you guys either.
Q&E machine shop in Anaheim
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Yep, ran into same problem doing a base gasket repair a while back, and was that both seats and valve surfaces where pitted from moisture that where not just going to lap out.
In my case, have tool post grinder set up to re-grind valves ,and valve seat cutter set up to re-cut seats, so don't need to farm the work out.
In my case, have tool post grinder set up to re-grind valves ,and valve seat cutter set up to re-cut seats, so don't need to farm the work out.
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They gave you more local options.. I don’t know anyone that way. But if you mail them, Mike Magaro. Magaro Racing Engines tel:717 561 4255
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If you send the heads out and they resurface them (shave) .040" or more and then add Cometic .030 head gaskets to increase the compression for the EV27 cams I would recommend adjustable pushrods..
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