Old parts question

[Firechickenzz]

I'm cleaning out the garage.
Any value in keeping old valves, springs, keepers?

 

[19Fordy]

I WOULD SAY, "yes". They are small and easy to store for those who may need them.

 

[leon bee]

I'm not sure. Maybe a few of each. But those bucketsful might have to go.

 

[Tim Ayers]

My thoughts may differ from others, but if you are tripping over them or you need to move parts to get to other things, then absolutely not.

Personally, I would never use used springs. If you don't have a valve resurfacer/cutter, it is cheaper to get new ones than pay someone to recondition them. Just my two cents.

 

[GB SISSON]

I would love a flat rate box of valves and related gear. I have testers for most of these parts and prefer a lightly used Ford product over an offshore part. I will pm you.

 

[v8fordman]

I have testers for most of these parts and prefer a lightly used Ford product over an offshore part.[/QUOTE]

I agree 100%. I've been building engines since the 1980's and I would much rather have a used Ford valve than a new "Made in China" one. Seeing an "F" and "R" are signs of quality...and there are lots who won't know what I'm talking about. That goes for guides also. I once got a batch of of 8BA style guides that were bored off center. Talk about a nightmare!!

 

[pistonbroke]

Ford Parts,Made Right, Fit Right, Last Longer. Clean and inspect then preserve with lite oil and box them up with a label. I still have all the good ones out of my 53 merc less the three that someone els needed. Tim