Changing valves seals with head in place L-series

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Re: Changing valves seals with head in place L-series

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Byron, I used the Ford V6 Viton seals on my smoking 72 L16 and afterwards no smoke whatsoever. They are shorter overall so for a high lift cam they are great. I believe the # is SS 72686 Fel Pro. I used a box end wrench (1/2"?) to tamp them down on their seats with the cam in the head.
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Re: Changing valves seals with head in place L-series

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The revival of his thtread is ok, as I still have not completed this task! House, kids - still building the garage when I get a chance.

The job does need to be done, the varnish isn't fair to anyone following me on decell.

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Re: Changing valves seals with head in place L-series

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Andy replaced mine last year after the 580 lift cam destroyed the first set. I think he put in KA seals which were a couple of mil shorter. The seals were only $8 for the set from Andy if I remember right.
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Re: Changing valves seals with head in place L-series

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Thanks Norm, I'll note that as well.

I'm running the shadbolt 445 grind, so nothing dramatic for lift.

Gotta get to this, spring is here already!

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