Re: Re:[Chevelle-List] Two Questions / Need Help

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I would guess that most likely your prop valve is good. Very rarely do you see one go bad. If the parts are clean and seem to move I would guess it is fine. Only real way I know to test one is in the car. I've never replaced one in my 5 years of work. You may however, have to re-center the valve. This is outlined in most crap-lin's manuals or Haynes. I'm not real familiar with one that old so I will leave it at that. Another trick I have used is banging it lightly to medium with a hammer, if that doesn't free it tap lightly while someone pumps the brake pedal. It would not surprise me to see a valve that has been out on the bench a while to be stuck at first. Make sure that the valve is centered and all the air is out of the system before you say it is bad. It is not uncommon for people to have problems when the entire system goes dry and need a power or air bleeder (available at most auto shops). Also beware of crude getting in the master or blowing the seals in the master. Hope this helps.   Mikey   ----- Original Message ----- From: rick schaefer Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 9:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:[Chevelle-List] Two Questions / Need Help   Q1-Good question I've got two, condition unknown.  Would be nice to know if they are good. Q2- I couldn't find an original (local) so I got one from a late model camaro and "made" it work.  I used a nylon wire tie to hold it in place.  Ask a good parts store clerk to see an assortment of what he has. rick ---------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Morning All...... I have 2 questions and need some help and or advice from the panel of experts here on this site..... First Question.... Is there anyway of checking or testing a proportioning valve out to see if its ok and what does it consist of ? I have one here that I blew air through and cleaned with brake cleaner and its seems to be fine as far as I know but is there actually another way of checking them ? Second Question........Anyone know where I can find a fuel tank sending unit filter for a gas tank from a 66 Chevelle. Been calling parts stores after part stores. Is this something you can get from GM Dealer ? I live in Northeast Philly and maybe someone from the area knows of a place except for Pep Boys cause they don't know Jack. I once went to a Pep Boys and inquired on a BM Shifter and they said oh no we dont stock them you have to special order them from the mfg. But as walking around there were 2 on the shelf. Figure that out !! Thanks........John rick schaefer 72 El camino http://www.endrud.net/elcamino/rick1972elky.html ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]