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Old 06-09-2017, 05:42 AM   #3
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Default Re: Power valve

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked View Post
Something to think about with old power valves . . . a lot of times the diaphragms are dried out and stiffer than Hell . . . which means they don't actually do any 'power adder' functions. If the diaphragm seems flexible and works well (you can just suck on the dang thing), then you might be okay. Or - you can buy new power valves from Edelbrock (because they make new 94's) that will work just fine.

Best of luck!
B&S
Thanks..
The one I am considering is flexible but I have no idea what the opening vacuum is. Does anyone know if a chart exists that list part numbers or letters and opening specifications?
Do the Edelbrock valves have a radius ?
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