Re: [ihc] RE: Weekend Chores?

[Steven Stegmann <steve.stegmann@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd bet thats a valve to close off one of the exhaust
pipes to force the exhaust through the crossover
passage in the intake manifold to warm the manifold. 
I'd also be there's no valve in there, just the shaft
it was originally on.

Steve
--- Peter Ferris <binder@domain.elided> wrote:

> I better clarify a couple things...
> 
> : #3) Exhausting Problem: Yesterday I "discovered"
> something 
> : new in my truck.
> 
> Actually, it's probably been there since '77! ;-) If
> no one knows what I'm
> talking about, I have a borrowed digital camera at
> home at the moment and
> can shoot a pict or two over the weekend.
> 
> : 35 miles. It's always in the same position. 
> There's what 
> 
> That's somewhat misleading. It's not "stuck" in the
> same position.  The
> valve seems to swing freely enough, but there's
> nothing making it have a
> preference - no return or spring action, etc; except
> the weight of the "L"
> tab is sufficient to keep it in one position. I
> haven't actually looked at
> it when the engine is running (exhaust running thru
> it). I'll stop here.
> This isn't making sense any more.
> 
> Have a great weekend!
> 
> --Pete