440 Mike Well-Known Member Joined Jul 18, 2016 Messages 360 Reaction score 170 Location Minnesota Jul 16, 2021 #1 So after mock up I need to shorten the valve guides for more retainer to valve stem seal clearance. I have a cutter and arbor from from Comp Cams and my question is should this be used with lube or dry on the stock cast iron guide bosses?
So after mock up I need to shorten the valve guides for more retainer to valve stem seal clearance. I have a cutter and arbor from from Comp Cams and my question is should this be used with lube or dry on the stock cast iron guide bosses?
PRH Well-Known Member Joined Dec 14, 2018 Messages 4,938 Reaction score 7,711 Location So. Burlington, Vt Jul 16, 2021 #2 Dry is fine.
Max1196 FABO Gold Member FABO Gold Member Joined May 12, 2016 Messages 1,525 Reaction score 1,666 Location Swift Current SK Jul 16, 2021 #3 Dry.
440 Mike Well-Known Member Joined Jul 18, 2016 Messages 360 Reaction score 170 Location Minnesota Jul 16, 2021 #4 Dry it is. Thanks.
440 Mike Well-Known Member Joined Jul 18, 2016 Messages 360 Reaction score 170 Location Minnesota Jul 18, 2021 #5 Cutters and 1/2" drill worked out ok.
dartfreak75 Restore it, Dont part it! Joined Aug 10, 2011 Messages 11,572 Reaction score 9,485 Location Virginia Jul 18, 2021 #6 I used tap magic cutting oil on mine.