Permatex Valve Grinding Compound 3oz - Harley & Indian V-Twin
About Permatex
Permatex has manufactured chemical solutions for vehicle assembly and repair for over a century — thread lockers, gasket makers and sealants that show up in nearly every V-twin service procedure.
Achieve a precise valve seal on your V-twin engine with Permatex Valve Grinding Compound. This 3oz abrasive paste is essential for lapping and seating valve faces on Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle cylinder heads. It helps restore compression and optimize engine performance.
Why riders pick this
- Aids precise valve grinding and seating operations
- Works on chromium valve faces for V-twin engines
- Mixes with water for a consistent abrasive paste
- Helps restore compression and engine efficiency
- Essential for cylinder head rebuilds and maintenance
When rebuilding or servicing your V-twin cylinder heads, proper valve seating is critical for engine efficiency and power. Permatex Valve Grinding Compound provides the abrasive action needed to perfectly match valve faces to their seats. This ensures a tight, leak-free seal that maximizes compression and combustion efficiency in your Harley or Indian engine.
Precision Sealing for V-Twin Valves
- Aids in precise valve grinding and seating operations
- Works effectively on chromium valve faces
- Mixes easily with water to form a workable paste
- Essential for restoring compression and engine efficiency
Restoring Peak Engine Performance
Using this compound is a key step in any V-twin top-end rebuild. Whether you're refreshing an older Evolution engine or performing maintenance on a Milwaukee-Eight, correct valve seating is paramount. This 3oz container provides enough compound for typical valve jobs, helping you bring your Harley-Davidson or Indian Motorcycle engine back to peak performance with confidence.
Specifications
- Brand: Permatex
- Manufacturer Part #: 80037
- UPC: 686226800374
- Net Weight: 0.23 lbs
- Container Dimensions: 8 in L × 3.75 in W × 1.15 in H
Common questions
How do I use this valve grinding compound?
Mix the compound with water to form a paste, apply it to the valve face, then lap or grind the valve seat using a rotating tool or manual lapping process until a proper seal is achieved.
What size valves can this work on?
This compound is suitable for standard V-twin motorcycle valve sizes found in Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle engines. Always consult your engine manual for specific valve dimensions and procedures.
How much compound do I need for one valve job?
A 3oz container is typically sufficient for performing a complete valve job on a V-twin engine, ensuring you have enough material for all valve faces and seats.
Ordering from Vtwinbikers
- Brand new, sourced through authorized US distribution — never used, never grey-market.
- Not sure it fits? Use Shop by Bike to filter by your year and model, or email us and we will confirm before you order.
- Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle is all we do, so you are talking to people who ride what you ride.
| BRAND | Permatex |
| TYPE | Chemicals |
| SKU | 59-9198 |
| WEIGHT | 0.23 lb |
