mcman56 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I'm trying to clean the valves on an old TL250 but am not getting much progress. I have been using oven cleaner and the intakes are getting pretty clean but not the exhausts. Is there a better way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtas Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Paint Thinners works good for removing carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelander andy Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 put eclectic drill in a vice sick valve in chuck use henry cloth or sharp screwdriver like you wood or metal machine wood shinny like new allways done it cars tractors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsv Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 wire wheel on a bench grinder works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Can 1976 Honda valves be resurfaced? It sounds like some valves can not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiggs Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 A kitchen knife would work OK, if you can sneak one out of the kitchen. To resurface the valve you grind a new surface into it at the correct angle, usually 45 deg. There are many Heath Robinson ways of doing it, if you don't have the correct machine. Don't forget to lap the new surface into the valve seat with grinding paste, for an air-tight seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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