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Old 09-07-2022, 07:45 PM   #13
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Default Re: Titanium valve check...

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Originally Posted by Bill Ringer View Post
There are devices that can conclusively ID the material without removing the head, just remove the valve spring. With the spring off one can check the stem with an XRF metal analyzer. These are accurate and as small as a few pounds. The cost can be an issue as ones just for this type of test would be around $15K new, less for refurbished plus, they can be rented. If there are other components such as chassis parts that need the material verified it's possible the cost could be justified. I've used these, they're super easy to use and accurate.
This article has all the basic info on this technology - https://blog.metalvp.com/articles/ha...-honest-review
Bill Ringer needs to get back to the track with his High Country 'Cuda.
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