ULH flutter valve

[Pete Engelman]

Good afternoon
This 1940 ULH flutter valve looks to me like the valve is missing it is now essentially just an orifice. I ran a piece of wire straight through. I have a re-pop flutter valve from Taiwan it has a small triangular tin plate inside. Everything I've been getting has been of very poor quality so I'm scared of it and am wondering if the original is better than this Chinese part? Any input would be appreciated. I believe timing chest vacuum should open the valve to evacuate the oil from around the breather tube and pressure from the timing chest should close it? One more question. How do you get that sucker out?
Thanks
Pete::::::;;;;;;;;;

[DEEBS47Chief1991]

As far as getting it out, you would need to heat the surrounding area gently and evenly. Secure the aluminum. Then install a tap to give to some bite. Extract it with a slide hammer.


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[DEEBS47Chief1991]

Another way is to make up a tool similar to a carb elbow extractor. This would be a safer for the case.


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[Rubone]

Enfield Racing is offering flutter valves.

[Pete Engelman]

Thanks guys
I was also thinking of welding a bolt into the valve then using a sleeve and nut to pull it out.
I was looking at Enfield Racing for the flutter valve. I have one from Taiwan it has a tin triangular check valve and looking at the OEM valves they also have this triangular plate and I don't know if it is of good quality or not?? I see 45 Restoration also has the flutter valves and they look exactly like the one I have to remove.
Pete::::;;;;;;;;;

[jug]

Right way to put new one in?

[Rubone]

They are not a tight press. Usually using a sharp blade to trim back the staked portion and a bit of heat, a sharp rap on the cover with a dead blow hammer, and they fall out on their own. I've never had to "pull" one.

[Pete Engelman]

Thanks Rubone