I thought I'd read that Rootes went back to the earlier (pre-Series V) valve
after problems developed with the early Series V valve sticking open.
I haven't noticed any change in thread location on Series V oil filter
plates. On the Hunter/Arrow Range cars, the threads did switch ends. The
later valve is also much wider.
Sunbeam Specialties sells these later units (valve and plate) new - I bought
one several years (about 100,000 miles) ago and haven't a problem since.
Dick Sanders
Seattle
In a message dated 8/20/01 3:22:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
JGross@econolite.com writes:
<< Tom,
The difference was where the threads are located on the valve
itself.
I think early ones were toward the bolt side, and the late ones
were at the end of the valve.
Jarrid Gross
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Thomas Wiencek
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 1:04 PM
To: Message Alpine
Subject: Relief Valves
I have heard that there are two types of Series V relief valves. Early ones
(not so good) and later ones (improved). Is there a way to tell the
difference without having to destroy an engine? Also, were there any
problems with the 1600 brass relief valves or changes (improvements) in
design? Thanks.
Tom >>
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