Thanks! If i don't have any old lifters should I get one of those suction cup things? Is there a certain grit of grinding compound that I should use or are they all the same?
I will be sure to pick up a hone for the cylinder. The cylinder seems to be in great shape, can I just pick one of those brake cylinder hones up and do it my self or should I take it to a shop?
What is a good break in oil? What kind of oil is best to run after break in?
Sorry for all of the questions this is my first small engine rebuild.
There are two grits for valve grinding compound, Fine and Coarse.... Start with the coarse until you get an even grey line on both surfaces follwed with the fine.... I don't care for the suction cup tools myself, they will work but it takes alot longer doing it by hand especially if there is any pitting in the seats..
I prefer ball hones, straight hones like a brake hone don't always get the whole surface... You can find pretty good deals on those on ebay.. Measure the bore and get a hone thats about 1/4" larger in diameter.... If it measures 2 1/4 get a 2 1/2".... If you search the net a little there should be info on honing that might help you.... I use the ball hones, a cordless drill and wd40 for lubricant.... On the alum bores you dont want to go crazy with the hone, just enough to deglaze it and get a cross hatch pattern..
Standard SAE 30 will be fine for break in... after break in synthetic will be work....
