<VV> Head Work

[Frank DuVal]

I would remove the valve springs so the valve stem seals could be 
removed. I'm sure 450 is not good for those rubber/Teflon parts for a 
long time.

Frank DuVal

Bob Gilbert wrote:

>That's for my 110 heads, not me... J
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>1) What is the standard procedure for removing valve seats?
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>2) I did some Googling and found out that heating the heads to 425-450F in
>an oven (guess who is away right now!) is one way to remove valve guides
>(with a little bit of tapping of course)
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>I only have to replace one guide so can I put the entire head in the oven or
>will that damage the valve springs?
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>Thanks,
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>Bob
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