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Auxiliary Air Valve Test Results 200 1977

posted by  DIDENPX on  Sun Feb 15 06:39 CST 2009
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In the process of doing a complete CI check of a non-starting 242DL, the Aux Air Valve failed the initial visual inspection (appeared mostly closed at an ambient temp of about 40 degrees). I did a more thorough inspection and am looking for advice on whether it is definitely bad and ought to be replaced. If it is to be replaced, should I consider salvage?

-Placed valve in the freezer for about one hour and visually inspected opening; valve was open a tiny bit (approximately 2mm)

-Placed valve in front of a heat source for about 15 minutes until it was about 100 degrees and visually inspected; valve was completely closed

-Checked for voltage at the wire connector with the ignition in accessory; normal voltage was present

-Checked resistance value of aux air valve; reading was 48.8 ohms (factory manual says it should be between 40-60).

Paul

98 V70R (saffron); 98 C70 (saffron); 77 242DL project car (mustard yellow)







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