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RE: valve grinding compound

To: "'Michael D. Porter'" <mporter@zianet.com>, George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Subject: RE: valve grinding compound
From: "Westerdale, Bob" <bwesterdale@edax.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:53:11 -0400charset="windows-1252"
Cc: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>

McMaster-Carr carries a full range of Clover grinding compounds, in both
grease based and water based formulas.  The catalog provides a little
guidance on which one to select. Lapping is a nice finishing touch, but
should not be expected to take the place of a seat and valve face
resurfacing job.   see page 2014 or 2015 of catalog #100, or the website at
McMaster.com, under lapping compound. Leave the lard in the kitchen.
                                                        Bob Westerdale 

----Original Message-----
From: Michael D. Porter [mailto:mporter@zianet.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 11:39 PM
To: George Richardson@pop.mindspring.com
Cc: Triumph List@pop.mindspring.com
Subject: Re: valve grinding compound



George Richardson wrote:
> 
> Anyone know where you can get valve grinding (or lapping) compound?
> Would a local auto parts store have it?

Most auto parts stores should have it. The most commonly available is
made by Permatex. Some older parts stores may still carry a brand called
Clover, which was extensively used in earlier days. The Permatex, if
memory serves, has a bit coarser abrasive, and cuts faster. Clover, I
think, has a less aggressive abrasive, so it's less likely to cause
trouble if one gets overly ambitious.

Cheers.



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