Victory Hard Ball - Valve Seat Inspection; Valve Seat Reconditioning

CYLINDER HEAD & VALVE TRAIN
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VICTORY Cross Roads / Cross Country Service Manual
Valve Seat Inspection
1. Remove carbon deposits from valves and seats.
2. Inspect valve face for burning, pitting or uneven
contact. (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Valves cannot be ground. If valve face is
burned or badly worn, replace the valve.
3. Apply a light coating of machinist’s layout fluid or paste
to valve face.
4. Install valve into valve guide.
5. Tap valve several times to make a clear impression on
the valve face. Do not rotate valve.
6. Remove valve and measure contact area (valve seat
width).
7. If valve seat is incorrect, recondition as needed.
Valve Seat Reconditioning
NOTE: Valve seat reconditioning should be performed
by a technician proficient in cylinder head reconditioning
techniques using grinding stones. The use of carbide
cutters is not recommended. Follow recommendations of
the manufacturer of the valve seat reconditioning
equipment being used. Do not grind seats more than
necessary to provide proper seat width and contact point
on valve face.
Valve Seat Centered. No Pitting or Damage.
Refer to width specifications.
Valve Seat
Width
Fig. 1