When lapping valves, you need to use a grinding paste on the valve face that meets the seat so they wear in together to form a good seal. Then you can test them with water or gasoline to see how well they seal. There is a cheap dowel type of tool with a rubber suction end on it for sticking to...
Look for a local glass shop in your area that could cut you one if possible. I'm next to a town of 10k. Local guy did it for $120 CAD.
I bought a template from SOR, but he said it wasn't needed as he would've just measured it out.
I prefer to support local if that's an option. Feed my neighbour and keep my money in my community if possible. My vintage sports car interiors get done by a local for much less than I could get via catalogue shopping and I don't have to do the install. I send pix of how Id like it to look...
Received my order quickly (crossing the 49th N). As ALL others have stated; a quality product, excellent service and I am excited to get those pins installed.
Cheers!
I'd like to purchase a set of bushings for my 75 FJ40. Doors, windshield and hood. I would also like to order a rebuild kit for my ambulance door hinges.