Ford Script Valves
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BRENT in 10-uh-C
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Without being 'cute' or sarcastic, "worth anything other than to put in an engine and run" means what? If someone is building a static display, they might have some value to that person however they would likely want an original box to go with them, --or if someone else has a partial set and is needing a couple replacements, yours may have some small value to them but for me personally if they are the original style, I feel the modern stainless valves that allow the use of a one-piece valve guide is much superior to run.
MALAK
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Typically when I get a "core" engine the stock valves/guides are one of the first things to go in the trash because I, like you, believe the modern valves/guides are superior. This particular set of valves I couldn't bring myself to toss, the condition and Script compelled me to save them. So in my mind, they have value as stock valves but I figured to someone else they may be worth a little more. To be honest I hadn't considered the static display idea.
The reason I'm asking is I have a use for 4 of the valves and was wondering if it would be better to keep them together as a set?. That diamond block I posted about a few days back is a good engine but is in need of a valve job, 2 of the exh valves are mildly burnt. Currently the engine for my A is at the machine shop getting sleeves, seats, etc. The condition of this diamond engine is such that with a simple valve job it will probably last years and certainly until I finish rebuilding the engine that goes in my A. By using 4 of these Script valves to replace the bad exh valves in that diamond engine I can get my A back on the road and take my time rebuilding the proper engine for it.
There is a certain urgency in my wanting to get it back on the road again. I learned how to drive in this A and taught 3 of my 4 kids how to drive in it. Now it's the "Baby's" turn to learn.
BTW I appreciate your comments.
juke joint johnny
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I have used those script valves in my truck . They are a very good quality valve almost stainless steel grade I imagine they are the same quality as the original water pump shafts . If you ever tried to cut one with a hacksaw you would know what I mean .
I haven't used the new type valve probably because I had a few sets of nos guides
Put them in that B engine and go down the road!!!
John
I haven't used the new type valve probably because I had a few sets of nos guides
Put them in that B engine and go down the road!!!
John