Thanks Robert.

The stock metering valve is retained when using drum brakes, it directs pressure to the rear brakes slightly ahead of front brake.

The red valve is a 10 lbs residual valve. Here's Wilwoods description:
Wilwood ten pound residual pressure valves retain a minimum brake line pressure to help eliminate excessive pedal travel in drum brake systems. With drum brakes, a ten pound valve is used to compensate for return spring tension and maintain wheel cylinder sealing in the drums. Residual Pressure Valves are made from billet aluminum and color coded for easy identification.

Here's the proportioning valve, the drawing shows the frt/rear in/out so you can figure out the plumbing: http://www.wilwood.com/MasterCylinde...emno=260-11179

It is all coming back to me... slowly.:P

That wilwood link either did not play nice with my mobile or just didn't like me. I got your basic Wilwood product search page.

I have the red valve for rear drums you mentioned. I have the Wilwood combination distribution block and Proportioning valve. You lost me at stock metering valve retained.

Where does that typically reside? Mine was a manual drum/drum car and is a '68 if that makes a difference.

I thought way back months ago when I had noticed our similar parts (albeit mine for "Someday" reside in boxes yet) I could have sworn you had a brass colored aftermarket metering valve... or at least I remember looking one up in Speedway. Maybe I did not see it on Norwood?.. or maybe after 40 I just make $hit up to confuse myself and share it with others.:_paranoid

Congrats on getting the car running Scott :thumbsup: As frustrating as it was, I'm glad it was something simple.

Robert,

Your drum/drum car probably didn't have a metering valve.

Check this Wilwood proportioning valve, it has metered valving for drums.........if you plan on staying with the drums this would be a cleaner installation than using the GM metering valve which is over $100.
http://www.wilwood.com/MasterCylinde...emno=260-11322

Here is a GM metering valve:
http://www.classicindustries.com/camaro/parts/pv68.html

Thanks Trey..........frustratingly simple. http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums...confused58.gif

How does it drive? : D

Loaded into the trailer last night to go back to the shop to get the front clip reinstalled, exhaust connected, and a few other misc. items. It felt pretty good feathering the clutch up the ramp and into the trailer. Neighbors probably thought it was a little loud though. :D

That is a distinct possibility I would go along with. I do have a distribution block that was off the master but it did not appear to be any more than a junction block to me.
That is the same combo-prop valve I have at Tobin's recommendation. We had spoke of your car before I ever saw it here. I actually originally found your thread in a Google image search for prop valve mounting ideas.

You may have more willpower than me... or possibly Vince. Either he was teasing you or like me he would have been tempted take at least a brief rip with open wheels given the chance. You'll be flogging it again in no time though, as I prepare my snowblower.:rolleyes:

Your name is Scott?? :yes:

http://www.classicindustries.com/camaro/parts/pv68.html
I edited my post so someone doesn't get messed up, could do the same in the quote? :)

If you have that Wilwood prop valve it's has the metering delay built in so you're good to go. I didn't want that one because I'm going to rear disc in the future.

My friends call me Sieg :yes: :D

:_paranoid I did not know this one had built in metering for drum that would be a detriment to disc later? I looked back at my emails and I do have Wilwood Combination distribution block/proportioning valve 260-11179

Not necessary to muddy your thread with this, I can defer to Tobin at Kore3 to verify. I appreciate your help though, better to raise questions now than replumb later.:willy:

OK then I'll call you Jim :woot:

Works for me Richard! :woot: :woot:

HA HA HA that's perfect cuz I have been called a D*ck :unibrow: :P

Dick Cranium? :D

Congrats bro----that is great news! And the motor and engine bay looks great btw. Hope everything else goes smoothly--------ya, I know--but I can wish if for you at least. At least your shifter doesn't leak anymore.

D

Thanks Doug, very much appreciated. :thumbsup:

Exhaust was reconnected yesterday and I turned in all my itemized reciepts so if all goes well it may be complete next week. Aug. 8 was when it went into the shop, doesn't feel like it's been 3+ months.

Overall for a low budget surprise project I'm satisfied with the results to date. Verdict is still out on the motor and the winter weather is here so Redneck style test and tuning will be weather permitting for the next 5-6 months. :D

No shifter leaks and more importantly no front oil pan leak which the car has had since I bought it 20+ years ago!

All said and done it has gone very well, Todd Fortier of Todd's Autobody has been a pleasure to deal with. There have been no tense moments or conflicts through the project with the silly ground issue being the only minor frustration.

The support of the :lateral: family really helps in projects of this nature. The support wether it's techical, emotional, harassing, or off-topic humor is invaluable. :thumbsup:

Congrats Jimieg!! And we'll want some tire smokn videos when she's all ready! LAT-GTTFMF's

I feel so emotional right now....




<rummaging around in my bag looking for "the bird" icon>


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.........and I feel obligated to help considering all the assistance you've generously shared whether it's cars, welding, financial, and so much more.

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Seriously........thank you, the AFR's made this all worthwhile. :thumbsup:

Threads like this make me question if I should wait until my car is finally finished before I post any pictures :D


So do you have an expected "completion" date? Maybe an early X-mas gift perhaps?

You know it!
Us Orygunian's are a little slow on acronyms......TTFMF's? :(

Chicken!

Trey - I'm guessing it should be out of the shop by the end of next week. :thumbsup:

Tucker is the early Christmas gift, found out his birthday is 12-23-2010. :D

Awesome! Glad you'll get it back so soon.

So? Will Norwood make it home in time for Turkey Dinner?:D

Looks like he'll be attending :thumbsup:

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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET :yes: :yes:

That is great news!:woot:

It's for sale.....


Tucker won't fit so a new long roof car is probably in order....:lol: :thumbsup:

GoPro video to follow...........weather pending!
YES! :cheers:
Nope!

With the rear seat removed he'll be comfy-cozy at least I think his head will fit out the quarter window. I could just yank the passenger seat, that would get a few looks in traffic. :D


Thanks guys, the thoughts are truly appreciated. :thumbsup:

Wow you're going to have a running Camaro this year:thumbsup:

You'll be the envy of Dave, Ron and Matt :unibrow:

:cheers:

LOL! You left out Dave. :unibrow:

Glad to see it coming along.

I thought DG quit building that..... Really no updates lately:rolleyes:

Thanks Trey :thumbsup:

That should be bait him away from the dishes and ironing board............say around 12:30 am :rolleyes:

It's still not out of the question that my car will be running before the California triplets. The car that I haven't thought about, decided upon, purchased, or built. :lol:

Man that color pops in that picture. Looks so fresh and sweet! :thumbsup:

RUDE! :lol: