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Old 10-30-2005, 09:43 PM
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Mine was locked up. I shot some carb cleaner in there, and let it soak.
I was able to free up the valve by forcing it with a screwdriver, Then ran test-wires to the battery, and let the action of the motor complete the job. If you apply 12 volts to it, it will move from stop to stop.

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