Quote Originally Posted by pat mccarthy
if you are going to lap the valves i use clover oil base works the best

Clover oil base? Would I get that at the grocery store? Kidding...I have never heard of that stuff. Was just going to use lapping compound?

Nope, not spending a dime on these. Just wondering if lapping is good insurance on a clean/rebuild. Sounds like it is and I also read somewhere that I could use dry-erase marker to check the valve/seat contact?? Anyone done that (color the valve, drop it in, give it a little twist, and pull it out to see where the marker was rubbed off) ?? Might be able to determine the same during a lap-job yes?

I'll also get new springs, definitely new springs.