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Old 12-18-2003, 07:42 PM
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Thanks Dog.

I'm just applying a very fine lapping compound and attempting to get a better seat not a re-seat if you know what i mean...

I have no additional funds for parts so I'm taking it easy and just touching them up. It's gotta be better than they were...

One more question... In lapping with fine grit i.e. 520 I think (the can is in the garage) about how much time would be normal to twist the valve just to touch up a seat?
I know this is 1. a little weird to ask and 2. not an easy answer but I am afraid that I am being overcautious and i have no mentor looking over my shoulder to say "that's perfect" or "geez ease up a bit".
Right now I'd say I averaged on the last valve only about thirty seconds or lapping with this grit of compund.

Thanks for the input
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