<VV> PG fixing broke snap ring

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I assume you mean the valve toward the center of the valve body? If so the clip may not be essential as the earlier versions didn't use a retaining ring on that valve. The sheet metal spring retainer just pushed against the the modulator valve body (see 61manual). Probably was used to aid in assembly. I would try a "new" style ring the same size and if it looks like it will stay in and hold I would try it

--- On Thu, 8/21/08, cfm <cfmann at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: cfm <cfmann at yahoo.com>
Subject: <VV> PG fixing broke snap ring
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:15 PM

The snap ring holding the pressure regulator spring assembly broke while I was
disassembling and cleaning the valve body.
Vendor "C" is out of stock, (probably years) (I like the
nomenclature, so personable).
Vendor "U" doesn't list.
So, two simple questions:
The snap ring profile looks a little special as compared to a similar sized
sample and the local hardware store. Following the circumference of the broken
ring itself, it gradually gets wider than returns to a more uniform width. Was
this intended by GM or may I get your blessings, oh wise men of air, to go ahead
and purchase a "modern-looking" snap ring? I have this feeling that it
s intended as the extra width holds the spring assembly in the bore.
If not, does anyone have a "parts" Powerglide transmission lying
around wherby I can obtain said snap ring? Market pricing will apply.
-chris mann



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