horseman with no horse 48 #26 Posted 7 hours ago https://www.ebay.com/itm/146134439526?_skw=230710-S&itmmeta=01K4R10ZQGC2Y3VPFPZN5XF6H8&hash=item22064a9666:g:0XMAAOSwmwlnHpo3&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1d%2FUf0jQoQBX2PyMjd5rP9nUInEiBJho89%2F578Tis8T3kzqnUf3XPBqA0F8S2gcCnQsaMuNHSQYvy8%2BXT3bYzeArhLe622ViztoHBcC2CuQWI78eR582AXby59tlKDOS%2FNbvwp7mhyC7WPQQ9IIEdTNRK1UDpSDyq3bYn7TZfNHx%2F4ijl2eOISogpkDskKfSwyqLG25iLRtGZeo%2BtC1HvYiP9MIWN%2Bb%2FdE85Hnuu8WVUubLwg8UMbDnJMt7xcA5cEm%2FvVui0c85afl5AuWDkAxE|tkp%3ABk9SR_L7g4GmZg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 48 #27 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) im torn between one oem exhaust valve or a set of aftermarket valves. this is what i found on ebay Edited 7 hours ago by horseman with no horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 48 #28 Posted 7 hours ago i bought the set of aftermarkets. they have a 30 day policy for returns. if they seem iffy or dont lap in and run good then i will return it. also reading others posts valve guide replacement is almost always unnecessary and that grove in the exhaust stem is normal like others here have mentioned. whelp when i get them i will lap them in and set them and let you guys know how i feel about them. wish me luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,708 #29 Posted 4 hours ago 11 hours ago, 953 nut said: The Kohler engine service manual that you can download on here has a good section on replacing valve guides. 6 hours ago, horseman with no horse said: i was thinking just drill a self tapper in, double nut it and slide hammer it out. maybe drill them thin first. that is if they even need replacing. Its your engine and you can screw it up any way you want to or you can do it correctly. Your choice! Pages 11-6 and 11-7 of this manual may be of some interest to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 48 #30 Posted 3 hours ago i mean thanks for the advice but thats kinda rude m8 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Its your engine and you can screw it up any way you want to or you can do it correctly. Your choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 48 #31 Posted 3 hours ago and based on sections 11-6/11-7 my stem is fine therefore its not wore therefore the guide is not. its too out of spec to lap for 4 hours straight to get the clearance i need on the stem to tappet. so i need a new valve and the guide is fine...... the only thing that could be "wrong" is im using aftermarket parts so i have no idea what you mean by "wrong" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 48 #32 Posted 3 hours ago ok so... i cancelled the set of aftermarket valves and bought the one NOS OEM exhaust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
