I am looking to change the metal valve guides on a King 2341 to Delrin, (sp?), or another synthetic material. Can anyone tell me where I could find some. I realize I will have to have them fitted by a technician, but I thought I would see if they are available first. I did check with Conn Selmer already.
Thanks,
Rick
Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
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rperrym
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Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
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Daniel C. Oberloh
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Re: Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
Sources for ABS guides have dried up so I just started making them in house. Any repair shop with a good lathe and the ability to use it should be able to set you up.
If that is to much for your local guy, MW guides are available from Allied but the pistons will need to be re-tapped for the metric threads.
Daniel C. Oberloh
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If that is to much for your local guy, MW guides are available from Allied but the pistons will need to be re-tapped for the metric threads.
Daniel C. Oberloh
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Re: Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
Kraus has delrin guides...that would Work.
Part #370D for King. 370B is metric and 370C is Conn/Holton.
Part #370D for King. 370B is metric and 370C is Conn/Holton.
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Re: Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
Thanks. How do I get in touch with Kraus?
Rick
Rick
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Re: Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
Find a repairman. Only way that you can get anything from Kraus.
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Re: Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
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Re: Delrin or Synthetic valve guides
Cheapo Nylon guides = 'cheese-head' Nylon screws. Just screw 'em in and trim the head to size. I think McMaster-Carr has them.
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Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.