[Healeys] valve stem seals

[WILLIAM B LAWRENCE]

I'm sure that some racers do this. The down side is increased oil 
consumption, probably not a major consideration on the track.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "bluechip" <bluechipracing at snet.net>
>To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] valve stem seals
>Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:42:31 -0500
>
>I have heard that some folks (mostly racers) do not use valve stem seals at
>all.  Reason could be to assure lubrication between the stem and the guide.
>Any truth to that rumor?  Whats the down side?
>
>Jim Smith
>East Hampton, CT
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