I am working on a Buick 455 valve train, and have discovered a parts availability/mating problem.
Buick uses a 3/8 valve stem with an unusual keeper to valve mating and am 11 degree keeper to retainer angle. I would like to use some stronger retainers. None are available.
The easiest solve would be to be able to drill/ream a set of 10 degree retainer to accept the 11 degree keepers.
I have been looking for a reamer or end mill that might do the job, but am not finding one
The top of the keeper on the valve measure about 0.580", so that would be the minimum reamer or end mill top diameter.
Open to ideas!
Thanks
Buick uses a 3/8 valve stem with an unusual keeper to valve mating and am 11 degree keeper to retainer angle. I would like to use some stronger retainers. None are available.
The easiest solve would be to be able to drill/ream a set of 10 degree retainer to accept the 11 degree keepers.
I have been looking for a reamer or end mill that might do the job, but am not finding one
The top of the keeper on the valve measure about 0.580", so that would be the minimum reamer or end mill top diameter.
Open to ideas!
Thanks