Balancing the PS
Safety Car
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From: Waterford Mi
It can be tricky so be careful. The instructions say to disconnect the cylinder. Yes the engine should be running. make sure nothing is in the way because just a little turn can realy make the wheels turn fast.
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Racer
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From: Memphis TN
Originally Posted by redwingvette
It can be tricky so be careful. The instructions say to disconnect the cylinder. Yes the engine should be running. make sure nothing is in the way because just a little turn can realy make the wheels turn fast.
I'm kind of unsure about the cylinder/actuator you say I should disconnect. I have some instructions a previous owner gave to me, and it said "disconnect the piston rod from the frame bracket"
Is that the same thing? There is a carter pin going through a bolt holding that on...Is that all I need to undo?
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
The following paper and the two scans (Pic1 and Pic2) should answer all your questions on balancing the control valve.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ValveR...ance07OC01.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ValveR...alancePic1.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ValveR...alancePic2.doc
Good luck,
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ValveR...ance07OC01.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ValveR...alancePic1.doc
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ValveR...alancePic2.doc
Good luck,
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Racer
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From: Memphis TN
With the engine running, cylinder disconnect, and trying to balance the valve...the wheels dont seem to move.
The wheels always go to the left. So that means I have to make them go more right to balance it. So that means I loosen the nut?
The wheels always go to the left. So that means I have to make them go more right to balance it. So that means I loosen the nut?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
If you disconnected the assist cylinder rod from the frame, your front wheels won't turn when you adjust the control valve nut.
You are trying to get the assist cylinder rod to not extend or retract with the engine running. Now when you reattach the rod to the frame the valve should be balanced.
If my published instructions are not clear or complete enough, I will be happy to try and clarify them. But I have to know specifically where you have problems.
You are trying to get the assist cylinder rod to not extend or retract with the engine running. Now when you reattach the rod to the frame the valve should be balanced.
If my published instructions are not clear or complete enough, I will be happy to try and clarify them. But I have to know specifically where you have problems.
