Larry Hoy wrote:
> >I know that the temperature control is hooked up properly, I did that when
> replaced the console after the new wiring harness.
>
> I am confident that you have hooked everything up properly, but.......... I
> have found that there is a summer heater "setting" and a winter heater
> "setting". It has been my experience that the "lever" that controls the
> heater valve has less travel than the heater valve has. I "set" my cable
> adjustment so in the summer the valve goes from completely shut to almost
> all the way open; and in the winter it goes from all the way open to almost
> shut. You might want to do a little investigation.
Being as how I was putting it back together in November, I opted for the max
open configuration.
> > I see two likelihoods, one is that the heater valve is restricting water
> flow,
>
> In my humble opinion the MGB heater valve is a piece of junk. You may be
> correct, the valve may be restricting the flow. The valve is notorious for
> leaking, and of course a leak can be disastrous (been there, done that). I
> am working on a conversion idea as we speak.
>
> > two is that the heater core is clogged and needs to be flushed.
>
> Could be. Kinda cold to be back flushing the cooling system now.
>
I'm not about to dig out the hose this weekend.
> > Would anybody care to venture a call as to which attack has the greater
> probability of success?
>
> Another item is the "vents" in the fire wall. Make sure all the rubber
> grommets are in place, no random holes. I sealed the cold air vent doors
> with self adhesive foam tape. Another nifty item is the magnetic vent inlet
> seal available from the big suppliers.
>
The dash vents are ducted to the a/c heat exchanger so I know where the're
coming from.
> If your car is properly sealed and the heater is working OK you'll stay
> pretty warm in your B, good luck.
>
I'm hoping to get to find out one of these days. Thanks.
Bud Krueger
> Larry Hoy http://home.cwix.com/~larryhoy@cwix.com/
> Denver, CO USA
> 1970 Daily Driver
> 1967 Vintage Racer
> 1969 Undergoing V8 conversion
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