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Re: Late style PDWA shuttle needed

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Subject: Re: Late style PDWA shuttle needed
From: Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 11:00:55 -0400
Wouldn't it be easier to just remove the shuttle entirely and plug the
switch hole?


on 6/14/02 11:02 AM, Michael Lupynec at mlupynec@globalserve.net wrote:

>> Another alternative is to put a plug in the switch hole in the
> PDWA using a
>> 3/8" long 3/8"-24 TPI bolt with copper washer to seal it.  If
> the PDWA seals
>> are leaking or missing this essentially connects the front and
> rear lines
>> together.   This presents no operational problem since both
> sides are
>> normally at the same pressure.
> 
> I tried that and made the front and rear systems common. Got good
> brake feel but randomly at different pedal  heights. Seemed safe
> enough but was awkward to use.
> 
> If you are prepared to live without the warning lite but still
> have separate systems you would have to mechanically plug up the
> internal shuttle valve passageway from both sides.
> 
> Mike L
> 60A,67E,59Bug,74TR6

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