i pulled apart my PCV/Breather/Smiths valve (also in "shudder and die out" thread)

i thought i had a piece that was the size of a 10c piece with a 4mm notch coming out of it

right now ive got: back plate, rubber, spring, cone, hoses.
is there supposed to be a metal part between the rubber and spring

im usually not likely to lose parts, now i cant find it and the engine is running horribly.

is there supposed to be a piece as i have described in the valve?
i bought a new rubber diaphragm ($7.50) and i think ive lost a piece.

i hate to admit it, but im crying on the inside, on holidays, gotta get compulsory work experience, no family car, eastern creek on sunday, mum's bike P's on monday, gotta fix the mini, how do you deal with all this shite?

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Pfft you think that's tough?? Imagine living conditions for Iraqi Citizens for a few minutes and smile!

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Yes there's a metal bit in the middle under the diaphragm- it's the VALVE... and sits in the hole in the middle of the alloy body.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

i take my word back. i am weak. i would edit my last post but will hang my head in shame and proudly be pointed at.
point at me.

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