I would see if the valve is spring loaded by twisting it at the solenoid and see if it goes back. If it does, then it probably defaults to short runner mode. Otherwise you wouldn't need a block off plate that holds it in longer runner mode like Mancini is selling, you could just remove the solenoid. The other option is that it moves freely and without something to keep it in one mode then it will flop around. I think the test above would answer that as well.