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The Cars => 1967 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: 67gt500 on January 04, 2021, 03:31:48 PM

Title: 67 control valve leak
Post by: 67gt500 on January 04, 2021, 03:31:48 PM
Hi, I tracked the leak from the control valve to the zerk fitting.. I've taken the nipple off in the pic.. is this a seal issue ?.. or is there a bigger problem inside the valve ? Kinda strange place for a leak ..

Thanks
Title: Re: 67 control valve leak
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 04, 2021, 03:56:57 PM
If it is PS fluid instead of grease coming out of the zert then I would plan on rebuilding the control valve because regardless of the issue it will have to be taken apart.  If taken apart it is only good strategy to rebuild the entire control valve and have piece of mind. There is virtually no more labor involved. You will most likely find the issue along the way. I have rebuilt a few but given the time it takes me to do it I typically send them off to a re builder and move on to more productive use of my time. 
Title: Re: 67 control valve leak
Post by: 67gt500 on January 04, 2021, 06:36:39 PM
Thanks.. definitely fluid.. oh well, rebuild it is..
Title: Re: 67 control valve leak
Post by: 2112 on January 04, 2021, 11:17:59 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 04, 2021, 03:56:57 PM
I typically send them off to a re builder and move on to more productive use of my time.

Who would that be Bob?
Title: Re: 67 control valve leak
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 04, 2021, 11:26:20 PM
Quote from: 2112 on January 04, 2021, 11:17:59 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 04, 2021, 03:56:57 PM
I typically send them off to a re builder and move on to more productive use of my time.

Who would that be Bob?
I have used Rodes Restoration and Jim Cowles. Jim would send it back pretty much ready to install . Rodes does good work but you have to spend some time detailing it after it comes back if you want it to look concours correct. Also stating you want him to use your core is prudent.  You know how I am.  ::)
Title: Re: 67 control valve leak
Post by: 2112 on January 05, 2021, 02:53:11 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 04, 2021, 11:26:20 PM
I have used Rodes Restoration and Jim Cowles. Jim would send it back pretty much ready to install . Rodes does good work but you have to spend some time detailing it after it comes back if you want it to look concours correct. Also stating you want him to use your core is prudent.  You know how I am.  ::)

Yup. Thanks for the referral.