D Dale G Member Joined Sep 17, 2002 Sep 22, 2018 #1 Hi. I have a couple OE exhaust valves that have wear grove just st below where the keeper sits. Is this normal. I have a used set that has 4 out of the 6 with this grove. Is it OK to use these ? Attachments IMG_20180922_092838.jpg 2.3 MB · Views: 123
Hi. I have a couple OE exhaust valves that have wear grove just st below where the keeper sits. Is this normal. I have a used set that has 4 out of the 6 with this grove. Is it OK to use these ?
dank GN BlackArts Automotive (661)993-8277 Joined Jan 11, 2009 Sep 22, 2018 #2 Yes the look fine . Are u going to put a back cut on them and gain a decent amount of flow from them?
Yes the look fine . Are u going to put a back cut on them and gain a decent amount of flow from them?
D Dale G Member Joined Sep 17, 2002 Sep 22, 2018 #3 Thanks. Can u please explain why 1 valve has the grove and the other doesn't. The heads are getting ported now. Thanks for all replies
Thanks. Can u please explain why 1 valve has the grove and the other doesn't. The heads are getting ported now. Thanks for all replies
T Turbo Archie Active Member Joined Feb 2, 2018 Sep 22, 2018 #4 Original exh valves have an oiler groove.. replacement valves don't have it...
D Dale G Member Joined Sep 17, 2002 Sep 22, 2018 #5 Thanks to you guys. Appreciate your knowledge. Have a great weekend.
E earlbrown runs with scissors Joined May 26, 2001 Sep 27, 2018 #6 That's not wear, that's an oil step on the exhaust valves to limit oil burning (since Buick didn't include seals on the ex side). ....what Dank mentioned.... Both of these are factory exhaust valves. Attachments 20180701_140001.jpg 223.4 KB · Views: 52
That's not wear, that's an oil step on the exhaust valves to limit oil burning (since Buick didn't include seals on the ex side). ....what Dank mentioned.... Both of these are factory exhaust valves.
