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valve seals & guides
I'm replacing the valve seals & quides in my 850 head & want to know if I can "tap" out the old valve guides or do I need to use a press? I realize they must be put in with a press but wonder if I can gently remove them?80 gs1100 16-v ported & polished, 1 mm oversize intake valves, 1150 carbs w/Dynojet stage 3, plus Bandit/gsxr upgradesTags: None
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DaveDanger
It's possible to tap/hammer out old guides, but you for sure don't want to attempt installing the new ones the same way. Doesn't matter how gently you tap, you'll swell/damage the new guides by tapping them in. The head usually needs to be heated and the guides chilled, then pressed in.
Regardless of how they are installed, they'll need to be reamed to an exact fit to your valve stems for long life. Interpret that to mean "machine shop". I realize that money is almost always a factor in maintenance decisions, but there's a few things best done properly with the exact tools and equipment. Valve guides is one of the few places I'll pay the machine shop labor rate on and get it done professionally. Just my two cents worth, remembering that advice is worth what you pay for it
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DaveDanger
I don't know whether or not they have exactly what you need, but they seem to be worth looking at... http://gszone.biz/guides.html
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Unfortunately, I didn't see them for the 850. I was looking for an aftermarket supplier like Ron Ayers or someone. I'm not too familiar with the suppliers stateside since I am located in Ontario Canada80 gs1100 16-v ported & polished, 1 mm oversize intake valves, 1150 carbs w/Dynojet stage 3, plus Bandit/gsxr upgrades
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SqDancerLynn1
Have you measured the guides?? How do you know they are bad???
If you can't find them a competent shop should be able to adapt something to work.
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