cutting intake valve guide for postive seal?

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by 66larkgs, Jun 13, 2014.

  1. 66larkgs

    66larkgs paul 66gs turbo nailhead

    anyone running a positive seal on their intake valve guide? any input on pros and cons..
    Thanks
    Paul
     
  2. doc

    doc Well-Known Member

    Buick used a little seal that looked like a o ring .... I have used a ford umbrella type.... or a perfect circle type.... all will work..... but the nailheads get no exhaust side seal...... that why it is entirely ''normal'' to get a puff of white smoke when you start a nail up.....
     
  3. snake

    snake Well-Known Member

    Went with the felpro type and the shop were I took them for valve job cut the guides for clearance.
     

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