Reo T6 Valve Question

I am in the middle of a valve job on this T6 engine and hope to get a question answered. The intake valves are in the head and are cupped shaped. I have never seen cupped valves like this, so I wonder if they are this shape by design or because of damage. I question damage, since they are all the same and the cupping is quite uniform, but the center of the valve is at least 1/4" below the rim. I have tried to draw a picture, but my skills are lacking. Any help from you T6 experts???

Frank

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[TD]Frank, I took this off the Reo web page . I posted your question and here is an answer . Mark Gregory<o></o>

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I just finished restoration of the same type of Reo motor only 4 cylinder. I am assuming you are talking about the head of the valve dished out in the center. If so that is normal. I also am assuming you are referring to the valves in the upper inside of the cylinder chamber. If your valves are a single piece stem and head unit unless the edges are to sharp to grind , go ahead and use them. If the edges are sharp or the valve face pitted you may need to find replacements.<o></o>

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[TD=class: msg content user first]Frank , This also came off the Reo web page , from Tom Martin . Quote ....Known as tulip valves... Mark Gregory

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Thanks for the reply, the exhaust valves are standard shape, but they are badly burned and are the old two piece kind, they will have to go... I have the head at the rebuild shop, so I don't know what they look like, condition wise, but my guess is that they are just as bad. Egge has six intakes but only 5 exhaust. I'll most likely order them, once I am convinced that the tolerances are OK. Need to find one more exhaust valve. Thanks for the info....

Frank

By the way, Mark, where on the Reo page did you post this? I've been on the Reo page and can't find any question/answer page.

Frank

try northeastern auto parts,got stuff for my t6 from them