Bent Valve

[mattpalmeris]

Is it possible to straiten a bent valve, or where can I get a new
one for a honda n360.

[Greg]

--- In 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com, "mattpalmeris"
wrote:

> Is it possible to straiten a bent valve, or where can I get a new
> one for a honda n360.

NO - they can't be straightened for reuse. The last time I tried to
get exhaust valves for a 360, about 7 years ago they were available.
The more important questions are - 1/ did just one valve get bent;
2/if so, why; 3/ if more than one is bent, why?
Did you get a manual? This bloke in Perth Australia had one for $10
on ebay last week. wardlewl@...

[Joseph Corsinita]

Hi Matt
  I found this set of valve on the Japan yahoo auction
        http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f17685799
     Jose
mattpalmeris@... writes:

> Is it possible to straiten a bent valve, or where can I get a new
> one for a honda n360.

[dealadayray]

Greg;
Take the advice of others. Using a bent valve is a mistake. Seating it is
only half the problem. Once bent it caused other damage. Piston, maybe
rings, the reason you bent it was most likely the chain and it went out of
time. If it wasn't out of time then one of the rods gave and the piston
touched the valve before it had a chance to close. Guides get loosened
causing leak by and as some one else already said it could snap off in the
engine and oops, there goes another piston. Believe me, it's not worth the
effort.
Bill