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My dad had our BN2/100M's head redone--valves, guides, etc.--by a local
speed shop we trust (the machinist is a meticulous Kiwi who Dad said got
really excited when he saw 'Weslake' cast in the head). Unfortunately,
Dad isn't around to ask, but they almost certainly installed hardened
exhaust valve seats; it's been SOP since, well, since lead was removed
from gas. No issues, and I had it out on the road a couple weeks ago.
On 8/25/2024 7:44 AM, Michael Salter wrote:
> I am still using cast iron heads on both my 100's. Amazingly neither
> have serious cracks as are so common on these.
> I am really picky and don't particularly like the different sound that
> a 100 engine with an aluminium head makes so would like to continue
> using these cast iron ones.
> I'm contemplating installing hardened seats in one.
> Hase anyone done this successfully?
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My dad had our BN2/100M's head redone--valves, guides, etc.--by a
local speed shop we trust (the machinist is a meticulous Kiwi who
Dad said got really excited when he saw 'Weslake' cast in the head).
Unfortunately, Dad isn't around to ask, but they almost certainly
installed hardened exhaust valve seats; it's been SOP since, well,
since lead was removed from gas. No issues, and I had it out on the
road a couple weeks ago. <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/25/2024 7:44 AM, Michael Salter
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<div dir="auto">I am still using cast iron heads on both my 100's.
Amazingly neither have serious cracks as are so common on these.
<div dir="auto">I am really picky and don't particularly like
the different sound that a 100 engine with an aluminium head
makes so would like to continue using these cast iron ones. </div>
<div dir="auto">I'm contemplating installing hardened seats in
one. </div>
<div dir="auto">Hase anyone done this successfully?</div>
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