machining · FF-0078

How should valve seats be ground on a Ford Flathead?

Ed stands the block straight up, coats the area with dye to see where the seat is cut, and uses a pilot that centers in both the valve guide and the lifter bore. A spring under the stone lifts it off the seat when he stops pushing. He brushes the lifter bores and seats clean before assembly.

Expert

Ed Smith

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

valve seats

Applicable scope

Ford Flathead V8; Ed also shows a pilot made for the V8-60