I have a very squeaky flapper assembly that is driving me insane on the drivers side exhaust manifold. This thing is noisy.
Any reason that I shouldn't just wire it open which I assume would be with the spring under tension, that is with the counterweight pushed all the way down?
Car is a 68 cutlass Supreme with a 350 and is not in a cold climate.
TIA
Mark

 

If it's not in a cold climate, it's probably not needed. I believe I just released the spring and it keeps itself open with the weight in the down position.

 

I've wired the heat riser open or cut them out completely.

 

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The valve on the exhaust manifold of my 64 98 was rusted 1/2 way shut so I removed it.

 

In the old days, they actually made a special hi-temp spray just for that. I've got a can of BP stuff in my garage can collection.