Bronze valve guides for Olds 215 heads?
Would anyone know if there is a vendor or manufacture that has production bronze valve guides for Olds 215 heads? Or ones that I can cut down in length? I am unaware if Buick vs Olds valve guides are the same? But still unable to locate "Bronze" for either cylinder head types. I will be using Chevy SB valves, which are the same valve stem diameter as the Olds. I did try to go to the Ford 2.3 valves; but would still have the issue of sourcing for bronze valve guides.
I have a new set of the iron guides; but rather use bronze alloy types before I rebuild these cylinder heads. I am not in favor of k-line insert liners, or wish to go to have guides custom made. Looking into Precision Engine Parts (https://www.precisionengineparts.com); has a few suitable options. But they do not sell wholesale (without account); in which my machinist will not trouble himself doing; especially during this Shelter in Place Law still currently active in my state during this virus pandemic. Thanks and be safe. |
BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Bronze valve guides for Olds 215 heads?
Pretty common practice these days to sleeve the guides.
Jim |