John,
I had my local machine shop fit a generic large engine set of seals on my '74.
When I took the head to him for rebuild he noticed the lack of seals in the
guides and questioned it. He said he could most likely find a set that crossed
over pretty eaisly. I would sugest you go and ask around, if you have a spare
guide take it with you so thay can measure it. I would call my machine shop
and ask which ones he used but I am currently in Saudi Arbia and wont be back
in time to be of any help.
Good Luck
Cheers
Nick
>
> Hi All,
>
> Have any of you had any experience with the valve stem seals that John
> Kipping sells to be retro-fitted to control oil loss? I've tried them
> before with no luck and have now purchased a recon. unleaded cylinder head
> from him that has them fitted. Trouble is they don't seem to fit properly.
> They had all popped off long before I'd got the head home let alone fitted
> it and started the engine. You push them on but they just slide right back
> off again. I returned the head to Kippings and they replaced it with
> another which had the stem seals bonded to the guides with locktite. After
> just 50 miles of driving most of these stem seals had disintegrated. I'm
> pretty hacked-off with this because it turns out that the "reconditioned
> heads" that John Kipping sells so cheaply (£165) don't have new valve
> guides. They rely on these crappy seals which don't fit properly.
> Is it possible for me to replace the valve guides without having to
> re-machine the valve seats on this new re-con head? Is it something I can do
> at home or do you need a press etc? I'd be grateful for any advice on this.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jonathan
>
> '77 Spit 1500
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