69 heat riser revisited

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

When operational, the pull of the weight and spring closes the valve, 
while the push/force of the exhaust opens it. If the weight is turned 
and the valve is open, then it has slipped (or was forced) on the 
shaft. As explained, the important thing is that if it is stuck, it is 
stuck in the open position.

Paul W.


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From: Kinkodw@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 5:25 pm
Subject: Re: IML: 69 heat riser revisited



Regarding the heat riser manifold in my "69 Lebaron. I went up to 
Rainbow Muffler on W 130th Street in Cleveland and had them pull the Y 
pipe. The valve was all the way open with the counterweight turned 
completly counter clockwise towards the rear of the vehicle.

 

Not to put a plug in for Rainbow Muffler, but this is the second time 
I've used them. They didn't want to charge me for pulling the Y-pipe as 
the novelty of having the Imperial there again was enough for them. 
Needless to say I still slipped them some cash to go out for beers 
after work. Their crew is top flight at this store. Very competent. 

 

Any ways, I hope this clears the issue of the heat riser manifold 
valve. At least for the 1969 model year.

 

By the way, are there any Fuselage Body Imperial owners in the West 
side of Cleveland?

 

Regards,

 

Dwain

'69 Lebaron




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