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The Crossley OE128 master air start valve, the Bridgeport and Ken!! The master air start valve off the OE128 leaks starting air badly as the bore that the valve moves in is badly worn, we suspect caused by engine vibration as opposed to valve movement on starting the engine. To rectify the problem Ken is opening up the worn bore and is going to fit a sleeve. The skill in the machining is to ensure the opening up of the bore and the fitting of the sleeve result in the valve seat being aligned wit