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29ModelA · 03-01-2012, 11:11 AM

I need to get a couple exhaust seats hand cut to get the pitting out to get this car running and it seems all the machine shops do not have hand cutters anymore. Does anyone know of someone in Michigan that still hand cuts seats with the engine in the car?

I am trying not to pull the engine and crank to take it to a machinist as at that point I could just get a rebuilt engine someplace.

Or does anyone know what cutter I would need and where to get it so I could purchase one?

unclerichard · 03-01-2012, 11:17 AM

Neway valve seat cutters, right there in Corunna.

Frank Miller · 03-01-2012, 12:24 PM

No need to pull the engine and crank regardless of how you cut the seats. There should be someone in your area with a set of Neway cutters that can come by your house and do it for you. Even an electric one should be able to do it. I have done both with no problem. I can see why you would not want to tow it somewhere.

29ModelA · 03-01-2012, 01:03 PM

Anyone know what size cutter it would be?

James Rogers · 03-01-2012, 01:22 PM

1.5" with a 45 degree cut.

Gerard · 03-01-2012, 01:31 PM

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Hm , I think if you use a cutter and have not replaced the valve guides you'll end up with a no even cut. But I am sure you know all this.

RonC · 03-01-2012, 02:45 PM

you might as well cut ALL the valve seats while the head is off?

BCCHOPIT · 03-01-2012, 03:50 PM

I got a set of cutters for $10.00
Look on e-b&y

03-01-2012, 11:11 AM	#1
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve seats? I need to get a couple exhaust seats hand cut to get the pitting out to get this car running and it seems all the machine shops do not have hand cutters anymore. Does anyone know of someone in Michigan that still hand cuts seats with the engine in the car? I am trying not to pull the engine and crank to take it to a machinist as at that point I could just get a rebuilt engine someplace. Or does anyone know what cutter I would need and where to get it so I could purchase one? __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!

03-01-2012, 11:17 AM	#2
unclerichard Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 37	Re: Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve sea Neway valve seat cutters, right there in Corunna.

03-01-2012, 12:24 PM	#3
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve sea No need to pull the engine and crank regardless of how you cut the seats. There should be someone in your area with a set of Neway cutters that can come by your house and do it for you. Even an electric one should be able to do it. I have done both with no problem. I can see why you would not want to tow it somewhere. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

03-01-2012, 01:03 PM	#4
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	Re: Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve sea Anyone know what size cutter it would be? __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!

03-01-2012, 01:22 PM	#5
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve sea 1.5" with a 45 degree cut.

03-01-2012, 01:31 PM	#6
Gerard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Creston Canada BC Posts: 609	Re: Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve sea Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hm , I think if you use a cutter and have not replaced the valve guides you'll end up with a no even cut. But I am sure you know all this.

03-01-2012, 02:45 PM	#7
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve sea you might as well cut ALL the valve seats while the head is off?

03-01-2012, 03:50 PM	#8
BCCHOPIT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 609	Re: Does anyone know of someone in central Michigan that can still hand cut valve sea I got a set of cutters for $10.00 Look on e-b&y __________________ WAC that banger in the A$$ and drive it home hard http://waccustoms.com Last edited by BCCHOPIT; 03-02-2012 at 12:03 PM.