[Healeys] Mike Salter. Bronze guides

[Bob Spidell]

I think the 'trick' is to ream extra clearance in the guides (esp. the exhaust). We didn't give specific instructions to the guy who built my head, but he is a race engine builder and probably knew to do this. 

Or maybe I just got lucky. 

Bob 



I have used bronze valve guides and have always had trouble with them, I've made them work but it's always been a hassle. I don't do it anymore. 

Cheers, Henry Morrison, Albuquerque, NM 




Sure wish I'd read that article before I put 110K miles--still going strong--on my BJ8 with stock iron head and bronze valve guides. 

Bob 






Great article and sleuth work on figuring out why bronze guides and cast iron heads are a bad idea in this month's Healey Marque Magazine. Love the technical jargon, ie all black and yucky. Good job explaining all the technical stuff. 
Cheers 

Mr. Ira Erbs 
Portland,OR 


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