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Fly Bum wrote:
> I've been calling around locally for a valve guide
> cleaner (adjustable hone- not a reamer) and can't find
> one. References on the net newsgroups seem to imply
> these are fairly common and should be around $20 or
> less. Any tips on where to find one?
>
> My baby is running rough for the first couple of
> minutes after I start her and I'm suspecting I might
> have a valve sticking on me. My IA and I are going to
> see if we can find out which one and give it a good
> cleaning.
>
> Lycoming Service Instruction 1425 is the reference for
> cleaning the guide without removing the jug in case
> anyone is interested. There's also some really good
> articles on AvWeb regarding valves and proper cooling
> for long life. Our little engines are "fin
> challenged" around the exhaust valve so all the more
> important to keep them as cool and clean as possible.
>
> Appreciate any tips on where to find the hone. I've
> already checked my usual online sources- Harbor
> Freight and JC Whitney plus called around locally a
> bunch to no avail.
>
> Keep em flyin'!
>
> Joa
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Joa, use a .44 / .45 cal. bronze brush and some WD-40. Works great!
See-ya: Maynard Smith, Tahoe City, CA.
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