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Old 06-15-2017, 05:47 PM   #1
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Default Valve guide install Lincoln/Ford 337 flathead
How tough is it? Anyone ever do it? And no I don't have any special tools[emoji51]


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Old 06-15-2017, 06:34 PM   #2
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Are they split guides and do you have the old ones out yet?
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These are not split guides. 337 FH all had very similar valve guides. Not anything like a small flathead.


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Old 06-16-2017, 05:27 AM   #4
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Oh and No haven't got them out.


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Nothing 'magic' about it, drive out/drive in.
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Nothing 'magic' about it, drive out/drive in.


Something tells me I'll need a much bigger hammer!!


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Something tells me I'll need a much bigger hammer!!
Have used an air-hammer in similar situations (cam bearings etc.) makes it a lot easier.
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