Chevelle updates - Page 11

**RPOLS3** · #**101** 03-01-2022, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by napa68

Make any progress Jake?

Not on the brakes - thanks for asking. I tried smashing the pedal several times on Sunday with no luck so instead I started cleaning the car up since it has been sitting for 18 months. Adjusted the hood latch, did some paint touch ups, installed a correct alternator/smog pump belt from Quanta, washed the car cover. Haven't given up yet, just trying to be productive in other areas.

**67since67** · #**102** 03-01-2022, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3

Not on the brakes - thanks for asking. I tried smashing the pedal several times on Sunday with no luck so instead I started cleaning the car up since it has been sitting for 18 months. Adjusted the hood latch, did some paint touch ups, installed a correct alternator/smog pump belt from Quanta, washed the car cover. Haven't given up yet, just trying to be productive in other areas.

Good move Jake! Countless times I've fought with something, walked away for a while, came back and it fell into place. Hopefully the case here!

**olredalert** · #**103** 03-01-2022, 07:49 PM

----Yup, Bill! That's my mantra. Walk away and settle down. Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's almost all small stuff!......Bill S

**RPOLS3** · #**104** 03-02-2022, 04:29 PM

I bought this tool and I'm told it should will re-center the valve in the casting without needing to remove the casting from the frame, just remove the pressure switch (may be harder than it sounds) and screw this in its place. Once valve is centered I think you can leave it in while bleeding to make sure it does not move due to pressure differences while bleeding.

I would have thought you would need to use a small screwdriver or pick to move the valve prior to inserting this but maybe not?

**napa68** · #**105** 03-02-2022, 08:38 PM

I believe the piston is tapered inside.

**daverd** · #**106** 03-02-2022, 09:44 PM

Who rebuilt your valve?

**RPOLS3** · #**107** 03-02-2022, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by daverd

Who rebuilt your valve?

Karp's

**RPOLS3** · #**108** 03-02-2022, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by napa68

I believe the piston is tapered inside.

So the tool should self center when screwed in due to the taper?

**Too Many Projects** · #**109** 03-02-2022, 10:24 PM

Hopefully...
I would put a mild radius on the very end, so it isn't such a sharp edge.
Yes, leave it in until done bleeding.

**napa68** · #**110** 03-04-2022, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3

So the tool should self center when screwed in due to the taper?

Yes

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