KPMI 0.010 Oversized Bronze Intake Valve Guide - Harley Milwaukee-Eight
About KPMI
Kibblewhite Precision Machining supplies valves, valve springs, guides and complete top-end kits used by professional V-twin engine builders. Its black diamond valves and spring kits are a standard specification on high-lift cam builds.
Tackle worn cylinder heads on your Milwaukee-Eight engine with this KPMI bronze intake valve guide, featuring a 0.010-inch oversized bore. Precision-machined for custom work or to address cylinder head wear, it's a direct replacement for stock M8 valve guides.
Why riders pick this
- Bronze construction for durability
- 0.010-inch oversized bore for reconditioning
- For Milwaukee-Eight intake valves
- Addresses worn cylinder head bores
When cylinder heads show signs of wear or require custom machining, a standard valve guide may no longer provide the precise fit needed. This KPMI intake valve guide is specifically designed with a 0.010-inch oversized bore, allowing for proper reconditioning of worn cylinder head bores. Crafted from durable bronze, it ensures lasting performance and accurate valve stem alignment in your Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight, crucial for maintaining optimal compression and engine efficiency during a rebuild.
Engineered for Reconditioned M8 Heads
- Durable bronze construction for enhanced wear resistance
- Features a 0.010-inch oversized bore for custom head work
- Direct replacement for Milwaukee-Eight intake valve applications
- Facilitates proper valve stem clearance in worn bores
Essential for Comprehensive Top-End Rebuilds
An oversized valve guide is a critical component when reconditioning cylinder heads to factory or performance specifications. This KPMI guide allows your engine builder to precisely match the guide to a reamed bore, ensuring ideal valve stem clearances and extending the life of your top end. While installation requires specialized machine shop experience, this oversized guide is an indispensable part of a thorough Milwaukee-Eight engine overhaul.
Specifications
- Brand: KPMI
- Manufacturer Part #: 20-21029
- Material: Bronze
- Size: 0.010 in oversized
- Length: 3.5 in
- Weight: 0.08 lbs
Common questions
Is this valve guide for intake or exhaust applications?
This KPMI guide is specifically for intake valve applications. Exhaust valve guides are available under separate KPMI part numbers.
What does "0.010-inch oversized" mean?
The 0.010-inch oversized bore means the outer diameter is larger than stock, allowing for the reaming and reconditioning of worn cylinder head bores to achieve a precise fit.
Will this fit my Harley-Davidson Twin Cam engine?
No, this valve guide is engineered specifically for Milwaukee-Eight (M8) engines and is not compatible with Twin Cam or earlier Harley-Davidson platforms.
Ordering from Vtwinbikers
- Brand new, sourced through authorized US distribution — never used, never grey-market.
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| BRAND | KPMI |
| TYPE | Engine |
| SKU | 191-57073 |
| WEIGHT | 0.08 lb |
