HELP 62 Starfire Booster Check Valve
HELP 62 Starfire Booster Check Valve
Hello,
Anyone know where I can get the Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve that goes inline between the carberator and the Brake Booter. Or does anyone know what a good fix would be if the originals are not available. Thanks. Looked everywhere I know where to go. Major bummer so far. Thanks again everyone for all the help.
Anyone know where I can get the Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve that goes inline between the carberator and the Brake Booter. Or does anyone know what a good fix would be if the originals are not available. Thanks. Looked everywhere I know where to go. Major bummer so far. Thanks again everyone for all the help.
When I was disassembling my 62 Starfire and removed the large vacuum storage tank from under the left fender it was 1/4 filled with brake fluid. I figured that there must be something that prevents the brake fluid from getting into the tank. I tried that Dorman site but did not see anything that looked like a check valve. SS427, did you find the part you needed?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I looked at my shop manual and saw the location of the check valve. When I bought the car the previous owner said the the brake booster was not original. When he replaced it, he probably did not check the vacuum tank to see where all the brake fluid was going. The check valve was also missing. I agree, it would be a good time to have the whole assembly checked for proper operation.
Thanks Chuck.
Joe, I did find the check valves on the Dorman site,
Thanks
Thanks Chuck.
Joe, I did find the check valves on the Dorman site,
Thanks
After buying a couple of different check valves from Napa and Dornen (that were very tiny)(maybe for heater/AC vent valves) I found a regular booster check valve that was used in the booster itself and used some reducers and made my own rig. Works great and doesn't look to bad. Not original that's for sure. Thanks for all the help.
Try a universal check valve
Yes, I've been hunting for this part for quite some time. I did find an inline vacuum check valve correct for '62 Olds a couple of months ago on ebay but the guy wouldn't ship to Canada. Anyway, your best bet is to use a universal check valve just like to type sold by Dorman Products (see photo):

Similar inline vacumm check valves from the mid-late 60s (GM NOS parts) are also available on ebay. BUT before you do anything, do have your system checked out for fluid leaks as previously advised. Good luck.

Similar inline vacumm check valves from the mid-late 60s (GM NOS parts) are also available on ebay. BUT before you do anything, do have your system checked out for fluid leaks as previously advised. Good luck.
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