Finally got some time to play with my new stems and valve parts.
The inside of the valve rear was kind of dirty with green slime- a by product of stem seal and WD-40. I went at it with baking soda based tooth paste in an attempt to clean up the stem seal seat. That's a fast abrasive! Leaves a nice smooth finish, too! Got that hint here on another thread... At any rate, it looks like the valve's gonna hold air now

More to come as time allows progress on these projects...
I really should get this stuff outta the way before I order in the new 13-22

Regards,

Doc Sharptail