Valve Lapping

This is a 1958 cylinder head from an Alfa Romeo 750 veloce engine (1300cc).  As the engine is reassembled, we do everything we can to ensure that it performs as well as it looks. In this case, we are hand lapping the valves to the valve seats to make absolutely certain that we have the best seal possible in the combustion chamber.  Although this is not going in a high performance application, it is going in a beautifully restored Italian car.  If you are building your own engine, you can do this exact operation for yourself.  The tools and lapping compound are readily available.  Just make sure you clean, clean, clean and clean again.  You don't want this abrasive compound getting anywhere near your assembled motor!  This is just another step we take when entrusted with these types of special rebuilds.  If you have any questions, please give us a call @ 321-806-8664