replacement valve issues
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:28 pmThis may be the only case for original valves, but the currently available
replacement valves seem to have a different slope on the slot that controls
the position of the valve inner parts. The slope makes it take more effort
to get past the point where the valve closes, so the cable can't push hard
enough. A couple years ago someone on the list compared an original valve
and a replacement that had this issue. It is probably possible to change the
profile to make it easier to close, but then it may also open easier by
itself.
Rob LaMoreaux
Ann Arbor, MI USA
(734)-971-5583
Cell (734)-604-9280
Email: ***@***.***
Too many Hobbies.... Too Little Time
1969 Lotus Elan....It's not a restoration, it's a never-ending adventure.
replacement valves seem to have a different slope on the slot that controls
the position of the valve inner parts. The slope makes it take more effort
to get past the point where the valve closes, so the cable can't push hard
enough. A couple years ago someone on the list compared an original valve
and a replacement that had this issue. It is probably possible to change the
profile to make it easier to close, but then it may also open easier by
itself.
Rob LaMoreaux
Ann Arbor, MI USA
(734)-971-5583
Cell (734)-604-9280
Email: ***@***.***
Too many Hobbies.... Too Little Time
1969 Lotus Elan....It's not a restoration, it's a never-ending adventure.