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    1. #1
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      Jan 2008
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      Flush Valve Stem Problems

      Are there any options for fill valves for flush valve stems? I have Mr. Gasket flush valve stems but cannot fill the tires with air because the fill valve that screws in for checking/adding air is too tall. The fill valves hit the rotor, so I have to remove the wheel to add air. These are Coys wheels which place the fill valve in the worst place possible. I need a 90 degree fill valve but can't find a source. I only have about .35" between the flush valve cap and the caliper so I don't think a regular short valve stem would work. These are 18" Coys over Corvette C5 brakes.

      Mike

      Last edited by Hemi8; 08-11-2017 at 01:10 AM. Reason: grammer
      86 Buick GN, Stage 2 V6, Twin EFR Turbos


    2. #2
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      How much clearance do you have to the rotor? Rotate the wheel past the caliper? I know the flush mount caps behind the wheel center can be a pain...

      Worst case drill a hole in the front lip and put in a regular valve stem... problem solved.
      SMSgt Ty Ingle, USAF
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    3. #3
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      That was my initial idea, just drill a hole to re-locate it, but the shop I took the wheels to was not equipped to do it properly so I didn't do it. Now I regret not taking somewhere else, now I have to, if I can't find a short screw-in fill valve.

      Mike
      86 Buick GN, Stage 2 V6, Twin EFR Turbos

    4. #4
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      Would something like this possibly work?

      https://www.motomummy.com/valve-stem...alve-stem-set/
      Robert Icasas

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      67 Cougar
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    5. #5
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      Jan 2008
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      I was looking at that type yesterday but I think motorcycle wheels have a diff. size hole for the valve?

      Mike
      86 Buick GN, Stage 2 V6, Twin EFR Turbos

    6. #6
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      I'd contact someone at Forgeline or Rushforth wheels for advice... I'm sure they've addressed this issue before.
      SMSgt Ty Ingle, USAF
      "CF71" - Freedom Bird
      Hoodpins.com, Inland Empire Driveline, Billet Accessories Direct, Modo Innovations, AutoRad Radiators, Morris Classic Concepts, Marquez Design, Anvil Auto, Fesler Billet, US Collision (DOOM), AGR Performance, Pro-touringF-body.com, Phoenix Transmission Products, Shiftworks, ACC Carpet, Hedman Hedders, BMR Fabrication, American Autowire, MityMounts, TIN INDIAN Performance, Kauffman Racing Equipment, Pypes, RobbMc Performance, WMC, Holley, NOS, PST




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