I am not sure when Mr.Delaney purchased AN5L11257, but I do have a receipt for parts indicating he was the owner in February 1983. These details help determine the flow characteristics of a valve in service. I am now ready to give Alfie the attention she deserves and will transport her to our home in Florida within the next few weeks. Major sections of work, generally following the Jaguar MK2 Models Service Manual, are journaled. Circle Valve Technologies, Harleysville, PA, is a distributor of a wide range of valve products and brands. Either way a counterbalance valve is probably right for this application. Replaced a leaking RH front Armstrong damper with a newly rebuilt unit from World Wide Auto Imports. The new distributor cap and ignition wiring assembly was then reinstalled to the distributor and to each of the spark plugs and to the coil. I was then able to remove the old coil and install the new one: I then carefully marked each ignition wire with a number to designate its location for replacement, and after also marking the old distributor cap for location purposes, I snapped the top off of the black plastic loom to free the wires. Replaced the stainless steel flex fan with an asymmetric yellow plastic (nylon) fan sourced from AH Spares to reduce noise. I will keep a ten year renewal checklist as a separate post and add to it as I think about items to address. I certainly could have driven it, as it is in wonderful condition, but not being really familiar with the car I thought it best to trailer it home. Uses include controlling over-running loads in … Jet-Hot coated the manifold before installation. They help manage pressure created by impacts and loads to help stabilize loads, avoid equipment damage, and cope with hose failure and more. I am ashamed to say that I only put an additional 2,878 miles on the Healey in the ensuing nine-plus years. The more dynamic seals in the counterbalance valve, the greater the hysteresis will be. Since that is still on the car, I will wait until I remove it to complete the “construction” of the brass OVS. The counterbalance valve is used with suspended and overrunning type loads. To disassemble foot (counterbalance) valve, remove pilot valve (30) as a assembly. This required raising the trailer at the front and placing some lumber at the loading ramps so that the front lip would not hit the trailer as it was driven up. I then disconnected each wire at the spark plugs and popped free the two securing clips on the distributor cap. His newsletter included a brief article on a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S with under 7,200 miles on the odometer that he had for sale. The car still had a California license plate at the time and the odometer reading was 19,856 miles. A counterbalance valve will only open enough to allow the load to move at the desired flow rate, thus preventing the load from over-speeding the pump. Greased all suspension, steering and handbrake grease zerks. Cavity: Flow: Pressure: CB10-AV SDC10-3S. Model No. Unfortunately, I don’t have records or any knowledge of ownership of my Bugeye from 1959 to 1978. On this particular day there was an unusual posting for David. To be clear, an item on the list, an oil change for example, doesn’t mean that it is only to be done every ten years. For very low flow, a counterbalance valve can also serve as a thermal relief valve. Counterbalance valve is attached here between rod end port of cylinder and directional control valve. David gave me tour of his shop, introduced me to his staff, and showed me some of the Bugeyes they were working on at the time. The task was then  completed with a successful test drive. Richard sketched the OVS to first demonstrate how it functions and then to show what happens to it after extended use: This is a link to his instructions for assembly and use:OVS Construction Instructions. Tom Delaney from College Park, MD attended the Show and was walking around the show grounds with a sign taped to the back of his T shirt he was wearing that stated, “1959 Bugeye for sale, enquire within.” I struck up a conversation with Mr. Delaney and we agreed to stop and see his car when we returned from vacation at the end of the week. SUN Holding Valves - Smooth, chatter-free cylinder control. 140 lpm [37 gpm] 350 bar [5075 psi] Counterbalance Valve, Hydraulic Vent, Pilot Port 1. The most common problem experienced with counterbalance valves is instability. At the time, the car had approximately 69,300 miles on the odometer. The new wiring came with numbers on each wire. Replace bristle flex draught excluders (door seal) – will complete when hardtop is off the car. However, I discovered the next morning that the battery discharge issue remains and I will now begin my sleuthing to try to discover the source of the problem. and I was ready for the trip home. Replaced the original fuel hose delivery system from the hard fuel line to the carbs with a new design and fittings. As I progress, I would love to have your feedback so please offer comments. Counterbalance valves play an integral role in the important task of safely controlling an actuator which may be holding a load or a person in the air. Replaced the plastic (nylon?) There should be at least a 1-psi pressure drop across the valve, though more is preferred, to ensure the valve is in the fully open position.Â, To read the full blog post, click here. A built-in dampening device smooths the opening of the valve while allowing the valve to close quickly. The rail will also drop freely when lowered which can cause additional wear on the machine. There is a question about standard versus high ratio. The result of these features … Installed a fresh smear of white lithium grease on door locks, bonnet catch and boot lock. However, in no particular order, the following is a summary of all that has been accomplished in the past two years: It has been approximately ten years since I wrapped up (if you ever really complete a restoration of a Healey) the restoration of the Bloody Beast. w Many valves, fittings, and other obstructions between a process vessel and a relief valve, as in Figure 1. w A very long pipe between a vessel and relief valve, or piping with a lot of bends. The 4 port is suppose to vent, not letting the added weight be additive to the pilot pressure as in the 3 port po checks. He has weathered the ten years quite well – better than me, that is for sure! This is how he mounted his valve: “Stock brake pipe wasn’t long enough; I cut and reflared it near the motor mount. The replacement Counterbalance Valve Module (Figure 2) will solve this problem since it will not chatter while the rail is being lowered. I will organize this list based on the categories of the Workshop Manual. We then drove a short distance to a storage building David rents to see the Porsche as well as the cars in David’s private collection including a couple of big healeys, two MGA’s a Lotus, another 911 Targa, a Morris Minor Wagon among others. My father decided to pass along his “Alfie” to the next generation. A chronological summary of the service invoices through my father’s ownership is provided here: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Maintenance History – Sheet1. VIPER is a joint venture involving Virgina Tech, Old Dominion University, VIR and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The last service/parts purchase by Mr. Lorenzo for which I have a record is dated from September, 2012. Start with 7 turns on adjuster; adjust to the point where front brakes just locked and rears braking but still moveable.”. 2.) For disassembly of the pilot valve, see reference Bulletin 980125. He may be ninety, but he still has a 12 cylinder, 1990 Jaguar XJS and a beautiful little VW Beetle to keep him occupied: Because of my all-consuming restoration of the Jaguar MK2, Alfie received very little attention. So, I was happy to have my previous work validated rather than disappointed with how out of tune the car might have been. Choose from our selection of counterbalance valves, including over 1,100 products in a wide range of styles and sizes. Checked the ground strap in the boot for tightness. or Best Offer. We looked at a few cars that were for sale, but didn’t make any offers in Carlisle. Steve Gerow used a proportioning valve that provides the answer to optimal tuning. Chattering, i.e., fluttering or excess vibration, occurs when a valve is oversized for the application. Alfie was then registered in Connecticut on August 3, 1989 by the Luptons with 20,456 miles on the odometer. 60 lpm [16 gpm] 350 bar [5075 psi] VCB12-CN NCS12-3. Brand New. Replaced the front cylinder block cover gasket to eliminate an oil leak. Replaced the 195 degree thermostat (for Virginia) with a 160 degree sleeved thermostat (for Florida) sourced from British Car Specialists. David mentioned that he had purchased some Pirelli tires for the car but had not yet installed them and he was intending to send them back.To save mailing expenses later when I would order tires, I decided that since I had room in my MB GL450 I would go ahead and purchase the tires ($1,150). The novel counterbalance valves are useful, inter alia, for providing good system stability across a range of load pressures and/or … Magnus Karlsson recommends the high ratio: Go for the high ratio and tell your mechanic to look at my homepage. Modified the design of the throttle cable routing to the carburetors from the accelerator pedal. While I do not have a significant problem with the front/rear proportioning of the brakes after installing the rear disc system, some slight modification might yield a little improvement. While proper check-valve sizing minimizes the likelihood of chatter, knowing the temperature, pressure, media, flow rate, and viscosity of the material moving through the piping is crucial. The car still had its original Michelin tires that were too old to be safe.With everything buttoned up, I drove over to the Branford Holiday Inn Express and checked in for the evening. This web site is dedicated to documenting the history of my car, the modifications that have been made to it, and the fun I have had with it. Most satisfying experience of the day – We changed almost nothing about the setup of the car. Counterbalance Valves - Athmosferic Vent. New (Other) C $112.75. Unfortunately, this approach completely ignores the fact that check valves are sensitive to flow conditions. I have sold the Jaguar and the Mercedes. I could then lift away the old cap and wiring. I have no sales/purchase information about the transfer of ownership, but apparently John Painter acquired the car in around 2010. Replace fluid and bled the system. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. The coolant recovery bracket was replaced, the coolant tank was restored to its mounted position and the bracket was screwed back together. Rose of Gaithersburg, MD. Replace the Halogen sealed beam headlights with aftermarket Lucas PL 700 headlights. The most recent actions are listed first: Ten Year Renewal Blog, Almost every Saturday morning David Silberkleist, owner of BugeyeGuy.com sends out an email newsletter to his subscribers. Checked tightness of engine mount and shock damper bolts. As systems expand and become more complex, the cause behind maintenance issues can vary – particularly with valves. Functionally, it is a counterbalance valve that seats as a poppet valve and modulates as a spool valve, offering the best of both worlds. I have concentrated on making my car fun to drive by increasing performance and handling. to have an assistant lightly gradually apply the brakes while hand-turning a front and back wheel. Replaced ill-fitting rear rally bumper irons with proper irons sourced from AH Spares. Discon- nect flanges at ports I and 2 and remove the valve from the piping. POPPET TYPE WITH FREE REVERSE FLOW.POPPET TYPE WITH FREE REVERSE FLOW. New CACA-LHN-2000 Sun Hydraulic Counterbalance Valve Cartridge. True to my history with this car, everything takes longer than expected! Removed the PCV system components and installed an oil catch can system. As you would expect, it is usually full of information about Austin Healey Bugeyes including a few advertisements for cars for sale. The (+) terminal has two wires and both of them are light green with black tracers. These valves will reduce the power consumption, improve the life span of pumps and decrease the fluid temperature. I was much more interested in having the car run efficiently at highway cruising speed, say 65-70 mph. Replaced the clutch and brake master cylinders. • chemical and petroleum plants Curiously, before Mr. Delaney was the custodian of my Bugeye, it was apparently owned by Captain Charles A. The result of hysteresis is bounce, loud chatter, or high-pitch squealing. I will make entries on this post chronologically as items are accomplished. Replaced the alternator with a “new” rebuilt unit. Remove spring (57) and plunger (56). I am sad to report that I have not driven the Healey as much as I should have during the time since I finished the restoration. This chatter usually applies to circuits with high load-induced pressure or when the counterbalance valve is mounted at a distance from the cylinder port. It’s also one of the most common causes of check-valve failure. Counterbalance valve provides smooth, positive motion control of a cylinder with a high load-generated pressure tending to cavitate it, such as on booms, cranes or outriggers, or on overcenter. Disappointment of the day – there was no instrumentation (digital or analog) that could measure the smile on my face from driving “The Bloody Beast” the three hours from my home to the lab! I had read about performance results for other Healeys and was prepared to discover that horsepower and torque ratings were optimistically stated in factory publications. Replaced the clutch and brake master cylinders. Unfortunately, there is no date on the shipping manifest. Consider the following when troubleshooting relief valves because they have excessive noise or chatter: • Oil viscosity is too high. The OVS on the Alfa has been a well discussed topic on the ALFA Bulletin Board. New line shown in photo was attached with a connector.”, “Adjustment – method was suggested with the car on jackstands: Added an electric pusher fan in front of the radiator. These valves come in various forms, including ball-, swing-, and poppet-check designs. Counterbalance valves are used on load holding cylinders, such as boom lift cylinders on cranes and manlifts, and with machines like haul truck bed … COUNTERBALANCE VALVECOUNTERBALANCE VALVE Reference: 520-P-080510-EN-00/09.2015 CBPA-08. Actuation. Model No. My battery bracket/clamp was pretty rusty and partially consumed by battery acid. David gave me a “go around” on the car and pointed out that he had installed a new battery. He was assisted by Corey. The load will not “run away” due to the effects of external forces, such as gravity. My Dad is now 94 and the VW has been adopted by a younger brother and the Jag has been sold. Sun Hydraulics Corporation CWGGLGN Counterbalance Hydraulic Valve … I had previously disconnected the coil wire while replacing the coil. The new OVS is entirely brass and Richard machined the individual components of the assembly and sold them as a kit to be assembled by the purchaser. Valve rnay be serviced without disassembling piping. valve chattering, such as: w An inlet pipe to a relief valve that is smaller than the valve inlet (see Figure 3). As the industry leader in counterbalance solutions, Sun Hydraulics offers more than 150 standard counterbalance models in a range of capacities, pilot ratios and configurations. The pilot assisted valve makes the counterbalance more efficient and reduces the power requirement. I discovered the original window sticker in the Owner’s Manual: The site for the Jaguar MK2 restoration was initially divided into three parts: However, I have removed all of the posts related to the “disassembly” phase of the project. Turned out to be a pretty easy drive and took about 7 hours. The cash price (including taxes) of the purchase was $23,451. I now intend to spend more time driving the Bloody Beast! Replace fluid and bled the system. New York Times article Alfa’s 1995 demise in U.S. market. I like how he “fixed” the problem and when I have time I think I will take the same approach. My dad enjoyed Alfie until the summer of 2016, when in July he passed him along to me. After almost ten years I thought it might be healthy to go over the car carefully and examine the condition of components, check tolerances, and replace items that typically wear – even though they might be in operable condition at the moment. I am interested in your comments about the content and presentation, so please email me or comment on any individual entry. The best practice is to mount the counterbalance valve directly on or very close to the cylinder port. Chattering is more than an auditory nuisance. The coil wire included a rubber cap to press fit over the top of the coil. Washed, clayed, compounded, polished and waxed the car. On July 2, 1998, after a test drive and some negotiating, I was the proud owner and we were driving MY Bugeye home from Maryland to Harrisonburg, VA. Mr. Delaney did have some records that he passed along to me with the car. An extended warranty from Alfa Romeo, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ was transferred to the Luptons at the time of the sale. The counterbalance valve then shifts to correct itself and undershoots. Check valves are used in a variety of industries, systems, and services, including: • pumps and pumping equipment BUCHER COUNTERBALANCE VALVE, WITH FREE REVERSE FLOW P/N CBPA-10-N-S-0-15. breather fitting on the rear axle with a brass unit sold by Land Rover. Not knowing the car and what others may have changed/updated/disconnected or connected, I thought I would begin by replacing components in the ignition system including the distributor cap, ignition wires, rotor and coil. My Dad, Linwood Rose, my younger brother, Scott, and I attended the 1998 Sprite Bash in Carlisle, PA with the idea of finding a Bugeye to purchase as my first car. Simply put, a check valve allows gas, liquid, or steam to flow in one direction while preventing backflow. All Rights Reserved, at Circle Valve Technologies Inc., Harleysville, PA (, NEC 2020 Enhances Service Entrance Safety, A Calibration Service May Be Your Solution, Augmented Reality Delivers Maintenance Offering for Italian OEM, Provide Career Paths For Multiple Locations, Apache PowerCleat Belting from Motion Industries. The (-) terminal has four wires secured to the mounting post with an 8mm nut: a larger cream-colored wire, a white wire with a black tracer, a yellow wire, and a white wire. I told Victor to only push it to 4,500 rpm. According to experts at Circle Valve Technologies Inc., Harleysville, PA (circlevalve.com), check valves are among the most misunderstood members of the valve family. My wife and I relocated from Virginia to Florida in May, 2018 and the car remained in Virginia. the outgoing shaft of the steering  box. Cleaned and repainted the carburetor heat shield and refreshed the insulation. We had a conversation about the possible need to change out the Intermediate Shaft (IMS) bearing as this was a problem on this series of Porsche 911s. Model No. From United States. Checked tightness of prop shaft bolts/nuts at both ends of the shaft. We then got her strapped down (not easy to do in the rear!) A typical circuit application for a counterbalance valve contains a pump, directional control valve, and an actuator. So selecting a counterbalance valve is a balancing act (pardon the pun) between valve efficiency and load control, with the valve flow resistance and pilot ratio being the two main factors to be considered. My son has now taken the Bugeye to his home. I pulled my featherlight trailer to Branford, CT to pick up the Porsche. Adjusted valve clearances to spec. I sent David a $500 deposit. Techniques for overcoming instability Between helping my son with his Bugeye, restoring a 1964 Jaguar MK2, and maintaining the 1987 Alfa, a 1969 MB 280SL and the Porsche in addition to the daily drivers there just wasn’t much time to drive! For those who read this post, I hope you will contribute through your comments and make suggestions about anything, but particularly about items that should be added to my ten year renewal list. At some point I would like to install new components form Denis/Welch. Had the HD8 SU carburetors rebuilt with delrin bushings installed by Thomas Bryant. Steve Gerow ran into the same problem – the diameter of the rotor is about 1/4″ to great to fit the calipers properly. Counterbalance Valve Series MHC-022 Catalog HY15-3502/US Parker Hannifin Corporation Hydraulic Cartridge Systems Check Valves Shuttle Valves Load/Motor Controls Flow Controls Pressure Controls Logic Elements Directional Controls Manual Valves Proportional Valves Coils & Electronics Technical Data SH CV LM FC PC LE DC MV SV PV CE BC TD Bodies & Cavities Solenoid Valves Ordering … Search Results . SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS INTERNAL LEAKAGE: 5 drops/min @ 90% of crack pressure.^JINTERNAL LEAKAGE: 5 drops/min @ 90% of crack pressure.^J VALVE CAVITY: #C0825, See Page 0-021.0.VALVE … • Poppet or seat is faulty or worn. I have assumed that the reader will find this approach more useful than a sequenced chronology. There was a great pizza restaurant next to the Holiday Inn so I settled in for a while with my Porsche Owner’s Manual, a few beers and a great pizza! The counterbalance valve working principle states that the fluid will be trapped inside the spool under pressure until the pilot pressure overcomes the pre-set value. In stock and ready to ship. We experimented with timing (but returned to original setting) and did enrich the mixture at high speed ever so slightly. However, for the most part, it has simply been fluid changes, tire replacements and etc. Just an interesting little piece of automotive history! Richard Lesniewicz aka “divotandtralee” a contributor to the Bulletin Board, studied the problem and designed and partially manufactured a replacement for the original unit. and sealed the cylinder head stud holes to prevent oil leaks. Left unaddressed, chatter can and will lead to damaged valve … “The Bloody Beast” isn’t a race car so peak power and maximum performance weren’t too important to me. The counterbalance valve then shifts to correct itself and undershoots. Replaced the chromed “Austin-Healey” front shroud badge with a new component as the paint had chipped away on mine. A vent to atmosphere passage is also provided to the spring chamber. Magnus Karlsson Records show that Mr.Easterling bought the car in September of 1978. To be redirected to project entries, or posts, for the Jaguar MK2 Project, just click on the burgundy rectangular navigation box in the upper right corner of this site. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. The Lupton’s also had this New York Times article in the file folder of maintenance records that came with the car. This is a pdf file from his website that describes the car:2005 Porsche 911 Bugeyeguy.com advertisement. • Pressure setting is too close to that of another valve in the circuit. The first set had the bumperettes sitting too far from the rear shroud. Buy It Now. Captain  Rose purchased my Bugeye in Tennessee according to Tennessee DMV records in September, 1979 from Dean Trathen from Nashville, TN. Counterbalance Valves Parker counterbalance valves are screw-in type cartridge valves that control the pressure at an actuator controlling its motion. The more dynamic seals in the counterbalance valve, the greater the hysteresis will be. Oh, don’t be worried about my father. There were 70,404 miles showing on the odometer at the time of the transfer. The counterbalance valve uses a pilot signal (see Pilot valve), from the inlet of the cylinder, to assist in opening a poppet. There you can see a modification I do in order to fit a modern and bigger oil seal to I will gradually need to accumulate parts for the work to be done. The flow resistance through the valve is a stabilizing factor that can help prevent runaway load and the corresponding valve chatter. It is nice to now have an Italian joining its British and German stablemates. Checked all dash lights for functionality. Without more records research, one can only guess when the Lupton’s sold Alfie to the next owner. I will now maintain service records and parts and maintenance invoices in a separate file to document activity during my ownership. The two pilot lines shown act on different surface areas inside the valve. The diagram above shows the internal construction of counterbalance valves. EP. I read about the Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research (VIPER) at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in the January 2009 issue of Classic Motorsports. Novel Counterbalance valves, more particularly, to counterbalance valves that provide hold, capture, and motion control benefits of prior art CB valves while improving upon one or more performance characteristics of current CB valves are herein disclosed. Check valves should be sized for the application, and not necessarily for size of the pipe. Added a bell housing drain hole for oil leaks from the rear main bearing. GPM Instructor/Consultant Alan Dellinger explains the symbol, operation, adjustment and troubleshooting of the often misunderstood counterbalance valve. Sealed a persistent oil leak at the rear differential drain plug. My Bugeye Blog chronicles the life and times of AN5L11257 while in my care. Installed new ignition wires, rotor, and distributor cap and checked the ignition timing. Cavity: Flow: Pressure: VCB06-CN NCS06-3. A March 2018 post on the company’s blog discussed these components and how proper sizing can prevent the “chattering” with which they’ve sometimes been associated. SUN Holding Valves - Smooth, chatter-free cylinder control. The new OVS is almost identical in size to the original and once painted black will be almost indistinguishable once mounted in the engine bay. Counterbalance valves play an integral role in the important task of safely controlling an actuator, which may be holding a load or a person in the air. These records provided some insight into previous ownership of my Bugeye. So in July, 2016 I traveled from Virginia to his home in North Carolina and trailered home the newest member of my modest collection of classic cars! Makes it absolutely leak free and you I emailed him that afternoon and that started a conversation that by the following Monday morning ended up with an agreement between us with a purchase price of $46,000. Replaced the Penrite oil in the steering box and idler with John Deere Corn Head grease to help prevent leaks. www.healeyspecialists.com. The part is susceptible  to corrosion – often suffering pin hole leaks, rotted out internals and clogged lines. C $126.02. After properly locating the wires in the appropriate place on the new distributor cap, I pushed the wires into their seats. I began the task by removing the old coil. Inspected the clutch slave cylinder and left it in place. Apparently it is a component that is subject to failure, although in fairness, I don’t expect that Alfa engineers ever expected this part to last over thirty years! I have taken good care of the Beast and completed periodic maintenance as one should. Replaced my intake manifold, which had two broken mounting ears due to improper installation, with another good, but used unit, sourced from Michael Salter. I do not know when Mr. Lorenzo purchased the car, but it was shipped from Performance Imports in Danbury, CT by RAD Transport to his address in Gibsonville, NC. I was taught to calculate flywheel output by dividing the rear wheel output, 113.2, by .85 (the 15% drivetrain loss on a solid axle car) giving 133.2 hp at the crank. Fortunately, Alfie came with a pretty thick file folder of maintenance records dating from the original owner. Installed a remote clutch slave cylinder bleeder hose from Ol Phartz Parts. and sealed the cylinder head stud holes to prevent oil leaks. Driving, however, is the whole point of having a sports car and that is certainly true for an Austin Healey roadster. This is an image of the battery clamp set as it was received: My 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio was acquired by gift! It seems that Victoria Hicks purchased Alfie as a new car with 35 miles on the odometer on March 7, 1987 from Robert Rueman, Inc. in Toluca Lake, CA . The proven CB** family of valves leverages a proven poppet-and-piston design suitable for most general applications and provides precise, reliable load holding and motion control at an affordable price. During the course of valve management and maintenance, it’s likely that every technician will hear the familiar sounds of valve chatter. Visit circlevalve.com. I then removed the old rotor and installed a new Bosch rotor on the distributor shaft. Images will open in a new window. As the reader of my Bugeye Blog will observe, we have made many “personalizations” to my Bugeye. 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