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Offline RDF

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73 Cuda proportioning valve
« on: January 31, 2017 - 10:54:19 AM »
Looking for a proportioning valve for my 73 'Cuda.  It has front disc and power rear drum brakes.  I am running all new brake lines and hoses on the car and want to replace this as well.  My issue is, every site I go to doesn't seem to have one for a 73.  I've dug around here a bit but didn't find anything, so here's my question: 

Can I use either this one http://www.inlinetube.com/_p/prd14/2582470741/product/1970-72-e-body-distribution-block---bl248

or this one http://www.jegs.com/i/Wilwood/950/260-11179/10002/-1 (<-- I got the link to this from an old thread on here)

or is there another link/company that sells them?

I know the 2nd one is adjustable, which is not a necessity but for close to the same price, isn't it a better option?
Bob

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Re: 73 Cuda proportioning valve
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2017 - 11:44:18 AM »
Either should work, I have a Wilwood on my Challenger bc at the time I needed one I could not find a new one. If you are running a stock setup, just use the inline one and forget about it. If you want to adjust it, then the Wilwood will serve the purpose but you probably do not need that feature and it is one more thing to mess with.
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Re: 73 Cuda proportioning valve
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2017 - 12:19:47 PM »
Soak your valve in EvapoRust and disassemble it.  If it's been sitting "dry" for a long time, you might have problems getting out the large valve on the right side of the picture.  If the inside is still wet with brake fluid, it will come apart much easier.

On my original valve, I broke the piece on the right because it was rusted in place.  I had to find a replacement from another valve.  After that broke, I didn't try removing the other brass pieces.  I just cleaned everything out really good after an EvapoRust soak.  It still works fine.
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Re: 73 Cuda proportioning valve
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2017 - 01:13:42 PM »
I rebuilt mine also
This site has parts and info on how to rebuild
https://www.musclecarresearch.com/1970-76-mopar-combo-valve-autopsy
Also if not stock summit does have a nice one from wildwood I think
« Last Edit: January 31, 2017 - 01:15:47 PM by Cudakiller70 »
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Re: 73 Cuda proportioning valve
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2017 - 11:33:37 AM »
Thanks for the responses!  :cheers:

I'm not considering rebuilding mine at the moment.  It's been sitting off the car for 5+ years and really isn't in the best shape either.

The price difference between the stock and adjustable one is only a dollar more for the adjustable style (that's including shipping).  Do you guys think it's worth it to get the adjustable one for basically the same price as a stock one?
Bob

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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=45749.0

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Re: 73 Cuda proportioning valve
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2017 - 03:45:10 PM »
Thanks for the responses!  :cheers:

I'm not considering rebuilding mine at the moment.  It's been sitting off the car for 5+ years and really isn't in the best shape either.

The price difference between the stock and adjustable one is only a dollar more for the adjustable style (that's including shipping).  Do you guys think it's worth it to get the adjustable one for basically the same price as a stock one?

if you are running a stock brake setup, run a stock P valve, one less thing to mess with. If you are planning to go to rear disc or something, then the adjustable might be warranted.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 73 Cuda proportioning valve
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2017 - 07:38:54 PM »
Dr.Diff sells a 1 piece proportioning valve. I put one in my Challenger last year. I went from front drums to discs. If you are interested I have a new one.

 http://www.doctordiff.com/1-piece-proportioning-valve.html

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