Okay, now I have to ask a question. Why are you diving under the dash?
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True, sometimes we have to rely on a bit of contortionism, but not in =
this instance...well, probably not, anyway. You can get under there to =
take off the hoses and check for clogging in the vent lines (leaves, =
etc.), although I doubt this is the case. =20
If you are getting a strong, well, as strong as can be expected, flow =
of air when you turn the fan on, the vent hoses are probably not =
clogged. The problem with lack of heat generation is a result of a =
clogged heater core, a bad water regulator (the little brass fixture =
into which goes the water feed to the heater, and a cable. The cable =
goes to your temperature selector on the dash. The hotter you turn the =
knob, the more the regulator valve opens, allowing more water to flow =
through the core.), or a clog in either the block or one of the hoses, =
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First, I'd flush and backflush the core (run water through it, from a =
garden hose, both ways, until it runs clear), hook it up, make sure the =
regulator valve is open. Do this manually if you have to. The cable =
connecting to the dash control could be broken or stuck. Turn the fan =
on, and see if you get warm. If not, there's probably some sort of =
mineral deposits clogging the core, at least partially. I'm not sure, =
but this can probably be cleaned out with some sort of chemical.
If it works, make sure the regulator works freely, as well as the =
cable. The cable often seizes up to some extent. If you have difficulty =
turning the knob on the dash, it's probably at least partially seized, =
therefore the valve isn't getting opened sufficiently. Readjust the =
cable, if necessary.
If that doesn't work...well, you'd need to ask another lister, because =
then I'd be a bit stumped, and shy of saying that there's a clog in the =
engine block, as your car would probably run a bit hot if this was the =
case.
Hope this helps,
J
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From: Michael.Lytton@sierra.com[SMTP:Michael.Lytton@sierra.com]
Sent: Monday, December 09, 1996 6:14 PM
To: Jason F. Dutt; mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re[2]: MGB Heater Removal
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> Just out of curiosity, what's wrong with your heater? Does it leak? =
Does it
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Just doesn't generate heat. Well, it generates a very feeble amount of =
heat.
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> If you're doing the cooling system now, I'd definitely make sure the =
heater
>core is in good order. If it's clogged up with gunk, it'll send a =
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>it into the rest of your cooling system, and...well, you get the =
picture.
That's what I was thinking. I'll think I'll just get a good flashlight, =
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few stretching excercises, and dive under the dash. Besides, how can I =
be an=20
MG owner without a little contortion now and then? :^)
Thanks for all your replies!
Michael Lytton
1970 MGB
michael.lytton@sierra.com
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