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Leaky Prop Valve

Started by Cudajason, June 22, 2023, 05:42:24 AM

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Cudajason

This car,  Man I don't think it wants to go anywhere.

I have had a soft brake pedal and evidence of a leak the last two times out.  I just could not find the leak, tightened all the connections that felt a little wet.  Took the car out this morning to take my kid to school, and it got worse.

I finally found the leak, well actual my wife did.  The brake light warning switch is leaking like crazy!!!  the fluid is just flowing out when you step on the pedal. 

EDIT-I a have an adjustable summit prop valve.

Of course, the way I have it installed makes it almost impossible to access.  I might have to take the whole thing off to deal with it.

The key was removing the rubber boot around the switch wires to see the leak!   :pullinghair: :pullinghair: :pullinghair: :pullinghair: :pullinghair:

Well, I know what I am doing on my day off tomorrow.
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.


Bullitt-

         Never ending FUN   :drunk:   

I had found this article about the Kelsey-Hayes Cast Combination Valve
There are 3-links at the end of the article for different "kits" to order.

https://www.musclecarresearch.com/content/1979-kelsey-hayes-cast-iron-combination-valve-autopsy

  Rebuild article
https://www.musclecarresearch.com/kh-86652-rebuild
.                                               [glow=black,42,300]Doin It Southern Syle[/glow]       

Cudajason

oh crap, I forgot to mention that I have an aftermarket adjustable prop valve. 

1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.