Valve job costs

[Blindhawg]

What should I expect to pay for a 3 angle valve grind job for a 4 cyl OHV head off a Ford 134 CI EAE engine?

 

[buickanddeere]

$100 to $1000 depending on what you find in/on the head. Odds are the rest of the engine is worn as well.

 

[El Toro]

You should call your local auto machine shops in your area and ask them. They should be able to quote a price over the phone. Hal
PS: I will call the local machine shop near me to get a price. Will post it tomorrow.

 

[El Toro]

You should call your local auto machine shops in your area and ask them. They should be able to quote a price over the phone. Hal
PS: I will call the local machine shop near me to get a price. Will post it tomorrow.

 

[JDemaris]

What are you calling a "three angle" valve job? Any half-way decent valve job requires a narrowing of the seat by using different angles about and/or below the seat - which usually comes to a total of three. But, the seat is only one - 30 degrees, 45 degrees, or whatever your machine calls for. That's a one-angle seat - not three.

A simple valve refacing, and simple seat grinding (and narrowing) can be done in an hour or two. So, depends on what someone wants to charge you for their time. I often do it for friends for free (but they owe me a favor). Otherwise -around $75.

On the other hand - if you need new valves, new guides, stem seals, and maybe - need to have new hardened steel inserts put into the head - you can spend a lot of money - some places can charge in excess of $500 for one four-cylinder head.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Usually ,,,Hot tank head, 3 angle grind, assemble 4 cyl ball park $100 -150 , parts not included , Depends on what kinda shape it's in , guides etc . I Like to tear down and hot tank first them get better idea what I need to do to it before I quote firm price .

 

[Blindhawg]

3-angle? I don't know, read that term somewhere. Just your basic valve grind I guess. Hell, I'm no machinist, just a shade tree mechanic. Thanks

 

[Allan in NE]

There's no way of knowing until they get your head torn down and see what all is wrong with it.

The head on my Hydro 70 cost just this side of $700 (gaskets included). :>(

Allan

 

[Blindhawg]

No doubt about the bottom end, got new overhaul kit and plan on working the crank. I have replaced the guides and plan on installing new valves and springs. Just looking to have the valve seats ground, hope I can do without seat inserts this time around. Thanks.

 

[Aaron Ford]

$250, my parts, MF65 G176
If I recall correctly,
Aaron