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04-08-2020, 09:16 AM | #1 |
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8BA valve seat grinding
Hi. I’m in the process of grinding my valve seats to set the lash as I have non adjustable lifters. Due to the fact the valves aren’t at 90 degrees to the deck, my cutting tool is creating a larger valve seat contact area towards the piston as it is obviously contacting this area first.
Could anyone advise if this is correct or what I need to do to rectify the issue. Thanks in advance for any help Kev |
04-08-2020, 09:41 AM | #2 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
Sounds like your cutting tool or stone is too wide . . . use a smaller one . . .
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04-08-2020, 10:41 AM | #3 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
What tool are you using to grind the seat? What engine? Tool should be referencing from the valve guide.
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04-08-2020, 11:51 AM | #4 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
The deck is not perpendicular to the valve guides, but the grinding stone has to be. One method uses a valve guide pilot bushing.
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04-08-2020, 12:32 PM | #5 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
I have access to a Black and Decker seat grinder, it has a pilot that goes in to the valve guide. It has wedge shapes on both ends, you tighten it up and that centers the pilot.
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04-08-2020, 12:34 PM | #6 |
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04-08-2020, 12:48 PM | #7 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
The block deck is not at 90degrees to the valves so this is what is giving you a deeper cut on one side! You must use a cutter that uses a pilot rod that fits time in the valve guide to cut the seats correctly or if you are using a block deck mounted machine it must be set at the correct angle as the valves and centered
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04-08-2020, 04:44 PM | #8 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
Hi all, thanks for the replies. As I stated in my original post, I understand that the valve isn’t perpendicular to the deck. I’m also using a cutting tool with a mandrel that fits in both the valve guide and lifter bore.
As has been said in post 2, I could be using a cutting wheel slightly too big, but surely it still shouldn’t cut only one part of the seat more? |
04-08-2020, 04:51 PM | #9 | |
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So you are grinding the seats to set the tappet clearance? If the seats are good why not butt grind the valve stems? Maybe I am missing something which is common for me. John |
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04-08-2020, 05:24 PM | #10 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
Were they done correctly initially? What is the history of the engine?
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04-09-2020, 01:34 AM | #11 | |
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Many people adjust the valves that way but it's as wrong as 2 left feet. If you grind the seat, you then have to top and bottom it again. Lots of time. You grind the valves FIRST. Then you do the SEATS. Then you adjust them by grinding the stem or TIG welding some material to the stem and grinding the clearance. Use 347 stainless rod for filler. Another method is to start out with valves with longer stems. You don't need to weld then. Once you get familiar with whole process, you can adjust 16 valves faster than with adjustable lifters. |
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04-09-2020, 06:06 AM | #12 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
To me grinding seats for adjusting is not the way to go...maybe if it´s real close i touch up the valve.
You have a big gap to adjust a lashcap is what i use...just my 2c |
04-09-2020, 08:49 AM | #13 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
The chevy valves they sell for flatties are extra long and they are inexpensive.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-flathe...QAAOSwk1haJxX1
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
Also check to see if your polite is bent. Turn it 180, touch off again. Does it hit the other side?
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(Add) NEVER under any circumstances machine ANY valve seat using ANY pilot that uses the C/L's of the lifter bores AND the guide bores together, you'll never be "happy" with the seats! Use the valve guide bores ONLY for all seat work! The photos below show 2 ways to get it done, the OEM style pilots, (large bottoms) are "Kwik-Ways" with the .437" tops and are "select-fit" for each individual guide bore, they come in -.002", -.001", std., +.001" +,002", etc. Thanks, Gary in N.Y. P.S. Am going to try to keep my posts a bit short, still in the middle of a major health issue, half-way out of the woods. Will try to resume working and moving some parts I've gotten asked about from members, mainly the bronze-lined guides. "Kiwi" Tony this is for you and some other members!
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04-09-2020, 12:12 PM | #16 |
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04-09-2020, 12:15 PM | #17 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
I think I’ve sussed it. Just needed to go a bit deeper with the 30 degree first.
One final question, how far do your valves normally sit above the deck height once set? |
04-09-2020, 09:35 PM | #18 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
Couple things to note: Given that the actual vailve to deck angle is different side to side, one side will be higher than the other. The Driver's side will typically be above the deck (on the top edge) - depending on whether it is an intake or exhaust, the type of valve and the seat depths, you might see the Driver's side .030 to .040 above the deck. The passenger side is typically just flush or below the deck a bit. Do NOT attempt to make both sides the same - or you'll screw the pooch! The engine was deliberately designed with the crankshaft offset a bit - causing the valve angles to be different. The 32-41 engines had different valve angles than the later 45 - 53 engines.
If you're new to all this, I hope you have somebody to help mentor you through the process - as I can tell with your initial objective of grinding the seats to set the clearances, that you've not done this before. If your valve lash is too much, then you either use longer valves (not stock Ford), you use lash-caps or you weld up the stems as Pete noted (the original and tried and true way) - then grind back to set the clearance. Best of luck! |
04-09-2020, 09:38 PM | #19 |
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Re: 8BA valve seat grinding
Also, are you doing the top 30 degree angle first? This is bass-akwards - you do the seat first (typically 45 - depending on interferance angles), then you do the top and bowl cuts second/third - to set the seat location on the valve and finally the seat width. If you're starting with the 30 degree top-cut, then you're going about it all wrong . . .
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Sinking the seats will somewhat restrict airflow as well as take life out out of the block unless you want the expense of replacing the seats. |
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