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8EL · 12-02-2023, 11:18 AM

Does anyone have anyone with experience with valve seats inserts care to share their preferences? I have not installed any for years, I remember using Chromalloy "Valve Seat Rings" manufactured by the K.O. Lee Company.

I would expect they are out of business now. I see that Martin Wells markets a W-505 heavy duty valve seat for the little Ford engine. This number also crosses with TRW and Fedaral/Mogul, so they are available.....

What are your preferences of manufacture? the best service life I would guess to be high on the selection list. I don't mind paying a little more for the better part if it will last a long time.....

12-02-2023, 11:18 AM	#1
8EL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Posts: 256	Valve Seat inserts Does anyone have anyone with experience with valve seats inserts care to share their preferences? I have not installed any for years, I remember using Chromalloy "Valve Seat Rings" manufactured by the K.O. Lee Company. I would expect they are out of business now. I see that Martin Wells markets a W-505 heavy duty valve seat for the little Ford engine. This number also crosses with TRW and Fedaral/Mogul, so they are available..... What are your preferences of manufacture? the best service life I would guess to be high on the selection list. I don't mind paying a little more for the better part if it will last a long time.....