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Gaz
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Grinding in valves Feb 21, 2014 22:28:32 GMT 1 via mobile

Post by Gaz on Feb 21, 2014 22:28:32 GMT 1

Probably the most boring, tedious and mind numbing tasks in the world we will ever have to do is grinding in a set of valves. So to make life easier and less boring I decided to modernise the process.

I'm sure I'm not the first to come up with this but basically I found an appropriate sized diameter pipe for my valve stem to slot into and a 13mm bolt on the other end to fit in the chuck of the drill. Put the grinding paste on the valve seat and insert it into the valve guide on the head, put the end of the pipe from the drill on the valve stem and pull the trigger!

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Grinding in valves Feb 22, 2014 3:26:57 GMT 1

Post by David on Feb 22, 2014 3:26:57 GMT 1

Nifty bit of DIY tool making there Gaz, I made something similar a few years back.......kept coming loose though.

All wasn't lost fortunately, I grabbed one of these soon as I seen it!

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£50 ish and it oscillates too. Fantastic bit of kit. Lost mine though

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Gaz VTS Council member Posts: 2,157 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Sept 7, 2019 10:16:48 GMT 1 Likes: 738	Grinding in valves Feb 22, 2014 15:44:26 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gaz on Feb 22, 2014 15:44:26 GMT 1 That looks like a handy bit of kit. Don't think I can justify the price tag given how often I have to grind in valves. To stop the valve from sliding out the pipe you can use a small coolant hose clamp.
	Specialising in repairing & rebuilding Vauxhall 6 speed gearboxes www.m32guy.co.uk - info@m32guy.co.uk

phaetonott MOT tester Posts: 1,611 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Nov 6, 2020 17:49:52 GMT 1 Likes: 399	Grinding in valves Feb 22, 2014 23:21:54 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by phaetonott on Feb 22, 2014 23:21:54 GMT 1 Use the sucker off the wooden stick on your impact wrench, forwards and backwards in short bursts.
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Gaz VTS Council member Posts: 2,157 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Sept 7, 2019 10:16:48 GMT 1 Likes: 738	Grinding in valves Feb 23, 2014 20:08:21 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gaz on Feb 23, 2014 20:08:21 GMT 1 That sounds like an even better idea phaetonott. I have an 3/8 battery gun and a stepup that might work.
	Specialising in repairing & rebuilding Vauxhall 6 speed gearboxes www.m32guy.co.uk - info@m32guy.co.uk

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