[Shop-talk] Valve Stems

[Elton E. (Tony) Clark]

*That's a 1/4" and I don't think anyone wants to braze THAT much on a valve
stem unless it's a slow moving farm engine. .  Surely you can get in the
NAPA catalog and find some the right length.  What IS the engine?*

On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 11:22 PM, Steve Hammatt Mount Vernon WA USA <
gsteve at hammatt.com> wrote:

> If my memory is correct, years ago the V8 midget engine valves would
> sometimes be brazed than ground for clearance.  The question really becomes,
> isn't it possible to add length to a valve stem by brazing?  I need to add
> about .250 to .275" to some OLD valves stems.  Does this sound within
> reason?
> Super thanks for your feedback.
>
> Steve Hammatt
> Mount Vernon WA USA
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