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Title: what do I use-
Post by: olman on September 27, 2018, 09:28:54 PM

for lubing up the valve stems after a valve job?

Title: Re: what do I use-
Post by: cjshaker on September 27, 2018, 10:48:50 PM

I just use a very light coating of motor oil. Valve stems see very little oil when running, especially with positive seals, so no need to go with a heavy lubrication like you'd use on bearings and such.

Title: Re: what do I use-
Post by: olman on September 28, 2018, 02:05:38 AM

Thanks for the info Doug!

Title: Re: what do I use-
Post by: Barry_R on September 28, 2018, 05:22:40 AM

Quote from: cjshaker on September 27, 2018, 10:48:50 PM

I just use a very light coating of motor oil. Valve stems see very little oil when running, especially with positive seals, so no need to go with a heavy lubrication like you'd use on bearings and such.

Agreed.  I tend to use oil on pretty much everything.  No magic elixirs or special powders here.

Title: Re: what do I use-
Post by: falcongeorge on September 28, 2018, 12:00:01 PM

Quote from: Barry_R on September 28, 2018, 05:22:40 AM

Quote from: cjshaker on September 27, 2018, 10:48:50 PM

I just use a very light coating of motor oil. Valve stems see very little oil when running, especially with positive seals, so no need to go with a heavy lubrication like you'd use on bearings and such.

Agreed.  I tend to use oil on pretty much everything.  No magic elixirs or special powders here.

So you are not a fan of Total Seal Quick Seat?

Title: Re: what do I use-
Post by: olman on September 28, 2018, 01:43:07 PM

Thanks again-  Barry I just bought your book last month and am really enjoying the information, a lot that I never knew about(well maybe a whole lot).  Bud

Title: Re: what do I use-
Post by: Barry_R on September 28, 2018, 02:18:57 PM

Quote from: falcongeorge on September 28, 2018, 12:00:01 PM

Quote from: Barry_R on September 28, 2018, 05:22:40 AM

Quote from: cjshaker on September 27, 2018, 10:48:50 PM

I just use a very light coating of motor oil. Valve stems see very little oil when running, especially with positive seals, so no need to go with a heavy lubrication like you'd use on bearings and such.

Agreed.  I tend to use oil on pretty much everything.  No magic elixirs or special powders here.

So you are not a fan of Total Seal Quick Seat?

A solution looking for a problem

Title: Re: what do I use-
Post by: falcongeorge on September 30, 2018, 02:39:33 PM

Quote from: Barry_R on September 28, 2018, 02:18:57 PM

Quote from: falcongeorge on September 28, 2018, 12:00:01 PM

Quote from: Barry_R on September 28, 2018, 05:22:40 AM

Quote from: cjshaker on September 27, 2018, 10:48:50 PM

I just use a very light coating of motor oil. Valve stems see very little oil when running, especially with positive seals, so no need to go with a heavy lubrication like you'd use on bearings and such.

Agreed.  I tend to use oil on pretty much everything.  No magic elixirs or special powders here.

So you are not a fan of Total Seal Quick Seat?

A solution looking for a problem

Hahaha! Lot of truth there...