Re: [AMC-List] combination valve

[Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@xxxxxxxx>]

Just read some fine print in the factory manual and the combo valve is
self centering.  

Wayne


On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:20:44 -0500 Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> writes:
> On November 11, 2006 Tom Jennings wrote:
> 
> > On Fri, 10 Nov 2006, Frank Swygert wrote:
> > 
> > > Wayne, the valve has to be centered. If it swings to one side 
> it
> will
> > > block that side from receiving fluid, or at least cut it way 
> down.
> > 
> > Really?
> > 
> > Its been a while since I've taken one apart, but I thought for
> > sure it couldn't move that far. I've been wrong before though...
> 
> I think some models will at least partially block the flow. 
> Probably
> not enough ot affect braking though. I've looked at the cut-away
> diagrams, haven't physically taken one apart. There were some 
> changes
> in the designs over the years, so one range of years might block 
> flow
> when tripped and some may not move over far enough. That's why I put 
> in 
> the "or at least cut it way down", but should have stated "at least
> some years will at least partially obstruct the flow", or something
> similar. I don't recall if it was early or late models that had the
> valves that at least appeared to block the flow when tripped. More
> likely late model disc brake valves. I know the old drum brake 
> valves
> won't block the flow. 
> 
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