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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 09:26 PM
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I'm replacing the MC and proportioning valve on a 68. The 68 proportioning valve has 2 inputs, 2 outputs. One output for the rear, one for the front. The new valve has 2 seperate ports for the front, and still just one for the rears. Should I plug one of the ports for the front and just use the existing line, or make 2 seperate lines for the front left, front right?
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Is is designed to have separate outlet fittings for left and right in front. That is to eliminate a single crossing line for the full width. Not sure whether that is for safety in some regard or strictly for cost savings. Maybe both....
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Maybe it is a series or parallel trade with regard to fluid movement? I would go with the two lines.
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cant you find the proper proportioning valve? heres a 68 https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...ing-valve.aspx apparently its another 67-68 part like the front spindles and bearings

The 69 vavle looks like the 68 one except for the mounting bracket

https://keenparts.com/corvette-parts...partnum=500452
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cant you find the proper proportioning valve? heres a 68 https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...ing-valve.aspx apparently its another 67-68 part like the front spindles and bearings

The 69 vavle looks like the 68 one except for the mounting bracket

https://keenparts.com/corvette-parts...partnum=500452
Yes, I have seen these. I bought a master cylinder with the proportioning valve included. Just wondering what difference it might make to install the new style.
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This valve was a GM "corporate" design and was used on a multitude of platforms. Depending on where the valve got mounted, the 2nd angled front outlet port may not be used. When in OE production, the port just didn't get machined, but to make it "universal", the aftermarket just plugs it on those applications that don't use it.
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This valve was a GM "corporate" design and was used on a multitude of platforms. Depending on where the valve got mounted, the 2nd angled front outlet port may not be used. When in OE production, the port just didn't get machined, but to make it "universal", the aftermarket just plugs it on those applications that don't use it.
Thank you. That's what I was hoping for. I did see the other design that had the angle part,, and no exit port. I will get a plug... This way I can install it with what ever port that works the best. I'm not sure what the deal is, but it was hard to find a disc/disc Master cylinder and prop valve.

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