Laverda 500 valves

[michipons]

I continue with my odyssey of gathering parts for rebuilding the 500 cylinder head.

I still need:
- exhaust valves
- new guides with adecuate valve seals in case they are of the modern size

IF I gather everything I still have to see if guide material (old or new) will work with valve material (old or new) depending on what I find…

Wolfang is sending me 3 guides (more on back order) of the new type, and intake valves (also new type, i think stainless..?)

Exhaust valves look to be the holy Grail

Regards to all and happy new year
Miguel

 

[alan james]

Miguel
I have plenty of exhaust valves, all used and will need regrinding or refacing on the seats. Let me know if interested.
Alan.

 

[CLEMTOG]

if you use stainless valves you must allow greater clearances due to the differing expansion of this material, been there, had the guides seize to the valve stems, = very expensive and/or scrap head. This extra clearance can make an engine smokey, especially when cold.
CLEM

 

[alan james]

Miguel
Reading Clem's post above if you want standard inlet valves I have three brand new original Laverda ones left.
Alan.