awfulwaffle Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Have a few lifter buckets left after setting valve clearances on my spare motor, thanks to the generosity of the Subaru community. Thought I'd start a thread for those who find themselves looking for some different-thickness buckets in the future. Rules are - if you have a bucket that you can't use but see one listed that you need, mail me the one you've got, cover whatever few bucks shipping costs and I'll mail you the one you want. All sizes listed are mic'd actuals rounded to the nearest .01 mm, not just the marked value: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9IJxAd21pKdN7mDJOCuVAS_NZkjkTGl/view?usp=sharing (last updated 1/31/21) If anybody else has spares sitting around and wants to participate, let me know what you've got and I'll add them to the first post of the thread with your name. Edited January 31, 2021 by awfulwaffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 What are the odds a mod wants to sticky this so it doesn't disappear for all eternity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moral hazard Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 This is a great idea, wish I didn't throw away a bunch of sets I had when cleaning my garage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 This is a great idea, wish I didn't throw away a bunch of sets I had when cleaning my garage... I'm surprised there isn't already one of these here or on NASIOC. Anyone else who has buckets they want to add, post em up and I'll add you to the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 perhaps this is better in the 4th gen classified section? along with the trade thread? both stickied? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Mods, halp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 You have been stuck. Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRuu Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Why not just belt sand/ grind the end of the valve or inside of the bucket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Why not just belt sand/ grind the end of the valve or inside of the bucket? machine shops "tip" the valves all the time rather than use different buckets. Which causes the valve seats to be cut deeper and deeper to make up for reduced valve stem length. The bucket nub has much less hardened surface to grind off, but it's been done. The buckets eventually wear and have larger clearances which affects fit. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Of course I find this thread after I spent $80 on 3 new buckets. They are now $28 each plus tax. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Updated w/ latest buckets, now in spreadsheet form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Wellp, two batches of buckets mailed out and zero batches of buckets received in exchange. This is going good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Sorry for the delay. I have another project and I had to see what buckets I needed. I'm going to send my exchanges back to you with all my extras. Unfortunately, they all are high number buckets, 496 and up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 No worries, thanks for checking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTorv Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Anyone still exchanging buckets? Looking for something like 483 or 485. Smallest I have right now is a 490 which I'll probably need to reuse anyways. I'll buy them if nobody wants to exchange, $28 per is just a bit obnoxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Yep. I'll check my stash and reupdate the list when I'm back in town Monday, and shoot you a PM if any of the new additions fit the bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanysubis Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 is this exchange still active? I have a couple sets of buckets, most in the 497 to 490 range but as low as 483 and am looking for thicker ones 503, 507 ,509 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanysubis Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Thanks, Looks like I will need four and will send you my 20 in exchange. I need a 502-503, 506-507, 507-508,and a 508-509. these give me clearance on the looser end so may be able to live with slightly thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Bucket list updated, PM replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinKimble Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 What are the odds a mod wants to sticky this so it doesn't disappear for all eternity? im hoping you are still doing this. had to lap valves and of course i need all but 3 new buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Sure am, send me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidxsnake Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 So. I have a bag of a full set of 16 buckets, but no idea what size they are (and I don't have a mic, nor any plans to buy one just for this). Should I just ship these to you at some point, awfulwaffle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Sure, add em to the pile. I guess I am the semi-responsive keeper of the people's hoard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Yet another person doing a head refresh + some valve lapping and now (of course) need some thinner lifter buckets. Is PM the best method? I am still working through exactly what I will need, but have a pretty good idea, and I am sure I can get away with what it on the spreadsheet, but that's going on a few years old now, so just figured I'd ask and keep my fingers crossed before either raiding a scrapyard, or going to the dealership and melting my wallet. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 Got your PM. I'll have to update the spreadsheet again - went dark a while ago trying to finish grad school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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