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ok, '68 3400 3 cyl gas - bought as non-runner, dropped an exh valve when tried pull starting, punched a hole in the piston and danced around the cyl.....
Got the .040" over block back from the shop and I'm getting the head together, I obviously need one ex valve ($12). All the guides measure good, valves too. Everything cleaned up nice (Neway Seat cutter and a lap job). I noticed one of the remaining exh valves has some pitting in the portion of the stem that'd be in the exh port almost at the guide.
Do I replace it? (I know, for $12 peace of mind I should, but what would you guys do)?
Got the .040" over block back from the shop and I'm getting the head together, I obviously need one ex valve ($12). All the guides measure good, valves too. Everything cleaned up nice (Neway Seat cutter and a lap job). I noticed one of the remaining exh valves has some pitting in the portion of the stem that'd be in the exh port almost at the guide.
Do I replace it? (I know, for $12 peace of mind I should, but what would you guys do)?