amal valve question
26-08-2013, 07:51 PM
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amal valve question
if the amal valve was knakerd or had the wires on the wrong way would that cause you not to get any boost?
26-08-2013, 07:59 PM
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Don't think it matters about which way round the wires are but if it was broken you would only see actuator pressure
26-08-2013, 08:02 PM
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ok, it must be knackered cos only making .8 boost is there a way to test them?
26-08-2013, 08:06 PM
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When you turn the ignition on it should click. I think just remove n refit the plug should make it click too when ignition is on
26-08-2013, 08:18 PM
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Check resistance of the valve with an ohmeter 20-50 ohms across the terminals.
27-08-2013, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
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Check resistance of the valve with an ohmeter 20-50 ohms across the terminals.
Because that is where they were made in Sweden, I really should get out more.
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27-08-2013, 01:00 PM
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When you turn the ignition on it should click. I think just remove n refit the plug should make it click too when ignition is on
Sort of, it will only do so when the engine is running, re disconnect/reconnect.
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27-08-2013, 04:57 PM
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Cheers Martin
I did wonder if the British carburettor manufacturers 'Amal' made them.
Last edited by GVK.; 27-08-2013 at 04:58 PM .
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