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Fordestes · 05-19-2024, 09:09 PM

I am trying to install modern guides in my 30 engine, the block bores are a little larger on some guide bores (thumbs push on one ) and .0007 interference on others, What would be an easy way to tighten them?
I am thinking mabe a light knurl if possible on the o.d and then using some sort of locking compound or tossing them out in the rain and letting them rust a little, what would be a good locking compound , I know there is usually a locktite product for every occasion , but which one do I use , I realize there will be a lot of heat involved and I don't want them to work loose, I cant find any oversize guides . any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks, Fordestes

05-19-2024, 09:09 PM	#1
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 931	valve guide question I am trying to install modern guides in my 30 engine, the block bores are a little larger on some guide bores (thumbs push on one ) and .0007 interference on others, What would be an easy way to tighten them? I am thinking mabe a light knurl if possible on the o.d and then using some sort of locking compound or tossing them out in the rain and letting them rust a little, what would be a good locking compound , I know there is usually a locktite product for every occasion , but which one do I use , I realize there will be a lot of heat involved and I don't want them to work loose, I cant find any oversize guides . any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks, Fordestes