Abstract: A valve guide for installation in cylinder heads of internal combustion engines which includes a hollow body, a beveled pilot flange, a locking flange to flow material into, an annular groove to receive and pack displaced material and lock the valve guide to the workpiece to prevent axial movement.
Abstract: A valve seat insert for installation in cylinder heads of internal combustion engines which includes a pilot flange, an annular groove and a serrated locking flange by which the valve seat insert is locked into the cylinder head.