I've watching some youtube videos on being able to do your own valve jobs and guides.
I was wonder advise on equipment needed, mainly for magnum la 318/360 heads.
Like old valve grinding machine and or hand tool cutters etc.. ?
Look for a Sioux or Black and Decker valve and seat grinder. Most likely you will need to replace the stone holder, ball bearing preferably, and pilots since they wear. A valve grinder should have as close to 0 play. Dress your stones for every head and only grind just enough to clean up the seat. Adjust the seat with top and bottom cut. Top angles differ for engine families. Pilot should be vertical when grinding seats. When done, check seat by lapping at least one intake and exhaust valve. You can also Knurl guides once. This works OK as long as you are not running strong valve springs. Get the right cutting oil and make sure you clean the finished guides very well. Hard seats, I'd leave to a professional. But I rarely replace them.
