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  1. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
    2,852 posts
    NNJ
    Now that my splitter is running nicely, I wonder if it has a return function that maybe just needs adjusting or a new spring. It has never retracted on its own since I've owned it. I bought it used in non working condidtion. Its a Brand valve. There is a allen key behind the lower part of the lever on the body of the valve. Anyone have experience with these models?

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  2. bioman Burning Hunk

    joined: Dec 25, 2010
    195 posts
    mo
    From what I can tell from the picture it does not look like a detent valve. Hope this helps.
  3. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,778 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    Agreed, I don't see a detent adjustment on that valve.
  4. triptester Member

    joined: Aug 25, 2006
    229 posts
    S.E.Wisconsin
    The detent is located inside the cap directly opposite the handle. It is factory set. Could be worn or have a broken spring.
  5. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,778 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    Could also just be a return spring in there. Detent adjustment is usually a large hex that protrudes at 90deg to the spool axis.
  6. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,296 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Triptester is usually spot on. I would pop that cap off and take a look. Return springs are usually internal to the valve body. (I am not familiar with this valve).
  7. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
    2,852 posts
    NNJ
    How does the cap usually come off? Friction fit, screw?
  8. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,296 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Again, not familiar with your valve, but usually there is a screw (or two) that hold in on. Yours appears that it may screw on or is being held in place by the back part of the valve spool.

    Heck - its just parts. Start unscrewing stuff.;lol
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  9. bogydave Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 4, 2009
    7,758 posts
    So Cent ALASKA
    LOL :) I like Jags approach :)
    Take movable parts off to see how it works, or should work, or what's broke .
    Worst is you buy a new valve :)
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  10. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,296 posts
    Northern Illinois
    If it moves and it shouldn't - duct tape
    If it should move and it doesn't - WD40
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  11. triptester Member

    joined: Aug 25, 2006
    229 posts
    S.E.Wisconsin
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  12. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
    2,852 posts
    NNJ
    It does resemble this. After dissasembly mine seems to be working as it was designed.
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