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Technical Poly 318 Stainless Valves

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by vintagetin88, Dec 10, 2017.

  1. vintagetin88
    Joined: Nov 26, 2010
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    Alright boys and girls.
    Does anyone know where I can find stainless steel exhaust and intake valves for a Chrysler A Poly 318 engine? I'm looking to have harden seats put in and the machine shop is recommending stainless valves. Will LA valves fit?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Deuces
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    Someone here knows.....
     
  3. sunbeam
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    Ferrea but they won't be cheap.
     

  4. vintagetin88
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    there seems to be a lot of interest in this, but no one has an answer! I guess they don't exist?
     
  5. squirrel
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    from rock auto, exhaust valve dimensions, 1966 318 (poly)

    4 groove; 1.5630" Head Dia.; 0.3715" Stem Dia.; 4.5390" O.A.L.

    from rock auto, exhaust valve dimensions, 1967 318 (LA)

    4 groove; Chrome plated stem; 1.5000" Head Dia.; 0.3865" Stem Dia.; 5.0020" O.A.L
     
  6. vintagetin88
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    That's too easy! I guess I can call them and see if they are stainless steel and can handle hardened seats.
     
  7. squirrel
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    You can use normal exhaust valves with hardened seats, can't you?

    Are you working the engine hard enough/long enough to need hardened seats?
     
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  8. swifty
    Joined: Dec 25, 2005
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    I'm running standard valves with hardened seats in my 318 Poly. Have done 29k miles so far with no problems. I must admit I don't punish it as about 70 is the speed limit here and the govt makes sure you don't exceed it with lots of cameras and highway patrol cops.
     
  9. alphabet soup
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    Check with Richardson Auto Machine (RAM) in Lynchburg Va. He does a lot of Poly stuff. Gene.
     
  10. 35desoto
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    The LA engine valves do not cross over to the poly ones - there is an overal lenght diference that stops that idea.
    Plus stainless steel valves are not really needed - the std type valves were very well made and once lapped in properly will last many miles. Ma Mopar produced good parts
     

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