Johno1958 Well-Known Member Project of the Month Winner HMEM Supporter Joined Sep 19, 2015 Messages 274 Reaction score 79 Apr 14, 2018 #1 Just a quicky, can brass be used for valve guides or is bronze a must.. Thankyou John
Cogsy Well-Known Member Staff member Global Moderator Joined Jul 30, 2012 Messages 2,946 Reaction score 886 Location Perth, Western Australia Apr 14, 2018 #2 I have only ever used brass for valve guides, it works just fine.
stevehuckss396 Model Engineer Project of the Month Winner HMEM Supporter Joined Nov 19, 2008 Messages 4,336 Reaction score 1,145 Location Sterling Heights, MI Apr 15, 2018 #3 All my engines have 360 brass valve guides. My peewee has been running for 8+ years and still runs great.
All my engines have 360 brass valve guides. My peewee has been running for 8+ years and still runs great.
Johno1958 Well-Known Member Project of the Month Winner HMEM Supporter Joined Sep 19, 2015 Messages 274 Reaction score 79 Apr 15, 2018 #4 Thanks guy's John
D django Active Member Joined Mar 8, 2009 Messages 42 Reaction score 1 Apr 17, 2018 #5 In my opinion brass is only good for ornament. The mechanical properties and wear resistance of phosphor bronzes are far superior to brass and for the sizes/amounts that are used in model engines the price difference is negligible.
In my opinion brass is only good for ornament. The mechanical properties and wear resistance of phosphor bronzes are far superior to brass and for the sizes/amounts that are used in model engines the price difference is negligible.