cylinder head valves

[packinkimber45]

Hello everyone. I took my head to the machine shop a few weeks ago when I was having machine work done to both block and head. They cleaned my head for me and also had to do some work to the intake valves while they had it due to not passing the vaccuum test. When I put my head on I realized that they lubed up my intake valves which is clearly seen through the intake side runners on the head. I can see lube right where the valve guides ends on the valves looking throught the intake runners on the head. Since the head was cleaned, I'm assuming the exhaust valves are now dry... I looked to see if they took those off and also lubed like the intake valves and they are dry. The head is already installed on the block and torqued down already... What do I do at this point about my exhaust valves since I dont have a way of taking them out to lube the valve guides and valves to make sure the valves are lubed? I dont have the cams, lifters, or rockers installed yet. However off course the valves and springs are already intalled. Thanks.

 

[jerzeeog]

You might have to remove the head once again and I would say to take it back to the machine shop and ensure they lube it properly

 

[packinkimber45]

They said they were only taking the intake valves out since they needed to work on that side only. There is no ther way for me to lube the exhaust valves without taking the head off and stuff?... There has to be other options...

 

[agedog2gT]

I would also like to know if there is way. I'm in a similar position!

 

[packinkimber45]

Could I somehow get some oil on the valves from the top of the head with the valves and springs installed? How about when the motor is primed will this get the necessary lube needed on those valves?

Wisemen and other experienced engine builders please feel free to chime in as well. Thanks