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Offline camelman

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Valve work. Options are "this" or "that".
« on: December 18, 2010, 05:37:18 PM »
So, I just pulled the head off a CB350.  My buddy neglected his portion of the rebuild, which I didn't realize until I kicked it over.  Needless to say, the valves are screwed...completely.  So, I'm considering replacing the valves, or just buying a head off eBay.  Anyone have any thoughts on this, or a spare CB350 twin head to sell?

FYI, the pistons were not damaged.

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Re: Valve work. Options are "this" or "that".
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 07:41:01 PM »
If yours are worn out, chances are an EBay head won't be any better. If your head is good apart from the valves mate, buy yourself some new valves and guides and make it perfect. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Valve work. Options are "this" or "that".
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2010, 09:38:08 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 18, 2010, 07:41:01 PM
If yours are worn out, chances are an EBay head won't be any better. If your head is good apart from the valves mate, buy yourself some new valves and guides and make it perfect. Cheers, Terry. ;D

+1 on working with your existing parts. What's wrong with the valves? Are the stems bent? Do they just need to be cut? Can you get by lapping them yourself? The latter is easy and will cost you about $10 for the kit.
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