Hi Dick,
What is your opinion of using a cam with .425 lift at the valve (0 lash)
in terms of valve train geometry and valve guide wear?
Also, are sintered bronze guides the same thing as silicon bronze
guides. If not, which is best?
Don Malling
Sally or Dick Taylor wrote:
>
> Mark---Could be that Triumph shared your concern about getting some oil
> to the guides. However, these stems will operate without any
> 'additional' lubrication, as there is very little load on them when the
> valve train geometry is correct. The stock, cast iron hold up well, and
> the better, sintered bronze guides are impregrated with a carbon-like
> lubrication.
>
> Dick
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