My guide for drilling and reaming out the poppet valve guide worked okay, as far as I know.
I installed the guide with a drill bit installed that was the largest that would go in the worn
out guide bore, and tightened down the plug on top of the guide, assuring I was in
close alignment and square to the world.
I then successively hand drilled the guide and worn out valve guide with a couple
of drill bits, and reaming out the rest of the way with a .209 reamer
I worked a good of the rest of the day on making the new poppet valve…….. not going into business
making those…….. I’d have to charge $200 bucks a piece or learn to make one faster!
I just have the cotter key hole to drill in the valve stem, and it should be done.
I lapped the valve in, and it looked like the valve was sealing over the fuel
inlet orifice in the middle of the seat.
I also gave it a “blow test”, blowing in the fuel line (with the adjustment needle open!)
with the poppet valve closed, and being I almost passed out, I think it passed.
Prior to the “blow test” I made sure the orifice wasn’t plugged with lapping compound.
Don’t know that I’ll get any “garage time” in tomorrow….. other pressing matters….
I hate when that happens.
Prepare to be boarded!