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CDXXVII

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Source for oversize-stem valves?
« on: December 22, 2011, 07:37:08 PM »
Does anybody have a good source for oversize stem valves for my C3AE-J low riser heads?

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Re: Source for oversize-stem valves?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2011, 09:34:11 PM »
Why do you need oversize stemmed valves?  Install a new guide, or guide liner, and hone to fit. Joe-JDC.

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Re: Source for oversize-stem valves?
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2011, 06:46:05 PM »
I'm just asking a question of the experts. I did not intend to start a thread on valve guides

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Re: Source for oversize-stem valves?
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2011, 08:22:40 PM »
I have no experience with these guys but:
http://www.calvalves.com/_pda/oversize_engine_valves.htm


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Re: Source for oversize-stem valves?
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2011, 06:36:08 AM »
Used to be a common item for the large volume rebuilders like Jasper and AER. 

Sealed Power had them at one time, as did Elgin, and Clevite.  I think most were originally supplied by Manley - not the performance Manley, but his father's PA based business that has since had a couple owners and been sold away in pieces.

Not sure where you get them today, but I wager that an offshore supplier like Dandekar (India) or SA (China) has picked up the business.  Cost means everything in that end of the trade.

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Re: Source for oversize-stem valves?
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 07:29:30 PM »
Thanks Barry,

The plating company in CJ's post looks like it is in northern Michigan. Ever dealt with them?

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Re: Source for oversize-stem valves?
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2012, 07:32:49 AM »
Seen ads but never felt the need to use them.  Guide liners "fix" the problem with standard valves...