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RE: air pump

To: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>, <gsmith@cvn.net>
Subject: RE: air pump
From: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 06:49:53 -0400
Spitbits does NOT have the later diverter valve (for the 80) I talked to
Nigel yesterday.

Sam

At 08:53 PM 6/14/99 -0400, Atwell Haines wrote:
>
>At 12:21 AM 6/14/99 -0400, Gregory W. Smith wrote:
>>So that's what it is... My bypass/decel vlve shot off in highway traffic,
>>and I've covered the opening with electrical tape. Any idea on a fix, or
>>replacement part source?
>
>The Big Three vendors have the bypass valve, as does Spitbits.   Bad news-
>they are a bit pricey, ~ 40 bucks IIRC.
>
>I've looked inside them, they have a 'calibrated' spring (which seems to
>weaken with age and temp) and a little diaphragm.   Lots of holes inside
>too. WAY too much precision for an LBC.  8-/
>
>I'd try and block it (temporarily) with a bit of metal ... that tape surely
>can't be holding well!
>
>Cheers,
>
>Atwell
>
>


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