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vandeano

06-22-2005 03:04 PM

Valve sticking, can polishing the shaft fix it...

Can I fix it by polishing the shaft out with emery cloth?

vandeano

06-22-2005 03:31 PM

Re: Valve sticking, can polishing the shaft fix it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sutphen30

i wouldn't unless its a small burr on the shaft.don't try to polish it to fit the guide,,have the guided reamed and honed to fit.thats the proper way.

Would the head have to come off?

cig1988

06-23-2005 03:44 AM

Re: Valve sticking, can polishing the shaft fix it...

Definetly, unless you want to take an expensive chance

Iggy	06-23-2005 04:57 AM

Re: Valve sticking, can polishing the shaft fix it...

Yeah, the head has to come off. The valve has to come out and you can't do that with the head on.

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