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Planojc · 07-05-2023, 10:37 AM

What PV washer are most using to stop the leaking, nylon or round fiber washer. Thanks John.

rustedorrotting · 07-05-2023, 10:58 AM

It's not the washer, it's the valve. You can buy the right one from Charlie's Speed in Fla. www.charliesspeed.com. the new valves are not machined correctly. Charlie buys them in bulk and removes the radius from the shank.

fabricator john · 07-05-2023, 07:48 PM

rustedorrotting nailed it , newer style power valves have a radius at the base and wont seat correctly .
fabricator john
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ford38v8 · 07-05-2023, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustedorrotting

It's not the washer, it's the valve. You can buy the right one from Charlie's Speed in Fla. www.charliesspeed.com. the new valves are not machined correctly. Charlie buys them in bulk and removes the radius from the shank.

The incorrect radius on the new Power (Economizer) Valves has been known for so long now, any rebuilder who fails to re-machine to a flat surface more than likely drives a Brand X.

mcgarrett · 07-05-2023, 08:33 PM

Hey planojc,
Have you tried using 2 fiber washers to compensate for the radius underneath? I had good luck with that approach; at least for the time being

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scicala · 07-05-2023, 08:59 PM

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I've found that the carb kits from Walker for the 94 type carbs has power valves that work as is. They don't have the step that causes an issue. Been doing carbs with them for years with no comlaints.

Sal

1952henry · 07-05-2023, 10:43 PM

Good to know, Sal.

Terry,OH · 07-06-2023, 06:12 AM

The plastic washers will sometimes seal better than the paper type.

Planojc · 07-06-2023, 07:51 AM

Update. The PV i'm using was a new one from Vintage speed and has no radius but using the round fiber washer, also from Vintage Speed it leaks. I tried the nylon washer and it worked much better but after several hours with the bowl full, the PV was wet on the bottom but not dripping.

tubman · 07-06-2023, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Planojc

Update. The PV i'm using was a new one from Vintage speed and has no radius but using the round fiber washer, also from Vintage Speed it leaks. I tried the nylon washer and it worked much better but after several hours with the bowl full, the PV was wet on the bottom but not dripping.

I'm not surprised considering the source. Listen to "scicala" on here or get a power valve from Charlie Scwendler in New York to make sure you get quality parts.

07-05-2023, 10:37 AM	#1
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 870	94 power valve washer What PV washer are most using to stop the leaking, nylon or round fiber washer. Thanks John.

07-05-2023, 10:58 AM	#2
rustedorrotting Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northwest lower Michi9gan Posts: 45	Re: 94 power valve washer It's not the washer, it's the valve. You can buy the right one from Charlie's Speed in Fla. www.charliesspeed.com. the new valves are not machined correctly. Charlie buys them in bulk and removes the radius from the shank.

07-05-2023, 07:48 PM	#3
fabricator john Junior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: venice florida Posts: 14	Re: 94 power valve washer rustedorrotting nailed it , newer style power valves have a radius at the base and wont seat correctly . fabricator john miss you dad

07-05-2023, 08:33 PM	#5
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 957	Re: 94 power valve washer Hey planojc, Have you tried using 2 fiber washers to compensate for the radius underneath? I had good luck with that approach; at least for the time being .

07-05-2023, 08:59 PM	#6
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: 94 power valve washer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've found that the carb kits from Walker for the 94 type carbs has power valves that work as is. They don't have the step that causes an issue. Been doing carbs with them for years with no comlaints. Sal

07-05-2023, 10:43 PM	#7
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,623	Re: 94 power valve washer Good to know, Sal. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

07-06-2023, 06:12 AM	#8
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,777	Re: 94 power valve washer The plastic washers will sometimes seal better than the paper type.

07-06-2023, 07:51 AM	#9
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 870	Re: 94 power valve washer Update. The PV i'm using was a new one from Vintage speed and has no radius but using the round fiber washer, also from Vintage Speed it leaks. I tried the nylon washer and it worked much better but after several hours with the bowl full, the PV was wet on the bottom but not dripping.