For those who have ordered stainless steel valves...

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Marshall V. Daut

Were they already cut at a 45 degree angle or did you have to reface them upon delivery? I ask because it turns out that the valves in my friend's Victoria engine are too worn, rust-pitted from heat and minus any margins to be reused. So, new stainless steel valves will be ordered Monday. I just need to know if they come already to be installed or whether I'll have to find someplace to true them to a 45-degree angle. I am using a 46-degree Nuway seat cutter and must have a 45-degree cut on the valve heads.
Thanks!
Marshall
Added: For what it's worth, we are using the original style valves with the mushroom stem, not the "modern" straight-stem valve also available from vendors.

M - As a matter of practice I always reface new valves if for no other reason than to minimize runout. It’s relatively easy for me because I have access to a valve cutting machine. Measure the runout on your new valves, you might be (unpleasantly) surprised. You can hear it when you run through the grinder.