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Engine Valves: Cal Grinding, Inc. is the industry leader in the remanufactured engine valve market. CalValves have been installed in millions of automotive...

Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Which specifications can I control? We will ask you to specify the face angle, minimum face margin, final stem diameter, tip-to-chrome length, minimum tip hardness, taper for exhaust valves...

Engine Valve Specifications: Same Length (T): Our remanufacturing process allows us to provide you with valve sets that are the same length (as measured from the face to the tip) to help you adjust for heads that may have been decked or milled.

Engine Valve Inspection: Most of our engine valve inspection records are entered directly into a database by each machine operator using custom software applications specifically designed for Cal Grinding, Inc. As each value is entered, the application...

Engine Valve Manufacturing: The remanufacturing process begins with valve core that is usually provided by our customers. As you disassemble the engine heads, simply drop the worn engine valves into...

Oversize Engine Valves: Cal Grinding, Inc. introduced CalValves in 1987 as an oversize (+ 0.008 in.) solution for a local engine remanufacturer that asked for a less expensive alternative to O.E.M. engine valves. We developed a remanufacturing process that utilized...

CalValves Advantage: You use remanufactured heads, water and oil pumps, and blocks. So, why not use remanufactured engine valves? In most cases, using a remanufactured part versus a new part is simply a matter of cost. Both parts take just as long to install, and both parts...

Chrome Plated Engine Valves: Cal Grinding, Inc. uses a "conventional" hard-chrome plating process. Through careful design of our plating tanks and racks, regular monitoring of the plating solutions, and chemical balancing, we are able to produce high quality chrome plated valves...

Remanufactured Engine Valve Pricing: Our remanufactured engine valve pricing varies for each contracted customer depending on the physical size and type of valve, as well as the production run quantity and the customer's specifications. You will find that our volume pricing is very competitive with prices starting at $2.25 each...

Engine Valve Guide Reamer: Our standard reamer is made from solid carbide. It has six staggered flutes with a left-hand spiral, right-hand cut. The standard reamer is approximately 200 mm long overall with 100 mm long flutes. The pilot is about 30 mm long. The standard shank is cylindrical...

Engine Valve Reamer Study: Since the 1980's, engine remanufacturers have known of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by reaming the valve guides and installing remanufactured engine valves that are sized slightly larger (typically 0.008 in. O.D.) than new engine valves.

Engine Valve Reamer MSDS: In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication, Cal Grinding, Inc. is providing you with a Material Safety Data Sheet for our CalValves® Reamers.

ISO Certificate: Cal Grinding, Inc. provides copies of it's ISO certificate through this website as a courtesy to it's customers, potential customers, and other interested parties. Our ISO 9001:2000 certificate can be viewed...

About Us: In 1987, CalValves were introduced to an engine rebuilder in Escanaba, Michigan as an oversized, "Plus 8" (+ 0.008 in.) solution. In fewer than twenty years, Cal Grinding, Inc. has improved every aspect of our products and business to become...

CalValves Memberships: Cal Grinding, Inc. is a proud sponsor and member of the following organizations.

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Driving Directions: From the North - After entering the city limits on US2, proceed straight ahead under the railroad viaduct for approximately 500 feet to 14th Avenue North. Turn right on 14th Avenue North and proceed approximately 1000 feet...

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