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Re: Sprite Heater valve

To: Dave Woerpel <dwoerpel@wi.net>
Subject: Re: Sprite Heater valve
From: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 07:48:00 -0500
Cc: Dave Vrba <Dave_Vrba@mail.sel.sony.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <00121C38.4532@mail.sel.sony.com> <36AF96F6.5850054B@wi.net>
Reply-to: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>
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How did you get the old heater valve apart to replace
the packing with the o ring? On my 1275, I can't seem
to get the valve apart. It does not leak with the valve
open because the valve stem is snug up against the top
of the valve body. However, in any other position, it
leaks a little out the valve stem hole. 

chuck

Dave Woerpel wrote:
> 
> Dave,
> 
> Having just done the same to my valve, I think I figured out why the paper
> washer and the metal washer is are there.  The paper washer obviously to seal
> and the metal one is, I believe a shim so that when the unit  is tightened on
> the head, the outlet will be at the correct angle for the hose going to the
> heater core.  Trouble is, you have the head, paper gasket, metal shim, valve
> body (also metal).  I used some teflon tape.  Anyone else have any ideas on
> this?
> 
> The inside of the valve used the old packing; I substituted an "O"-ring and
> it's a little hard to turn (vaseline would probably help) but it does not leak
> out the top by the handle(wheel thingie).
> 
> Maybe someone else can shed some light on what was used originally.
> Regards,
> Dave
> 59 :()
> 59 MGA
> 
> Dave Vrba wrote:
> 
> >      Hello listers,
> >      I am doing an overhaul of the heater valve on my '62 sprite to stop a
> >      gradual cooling leak.  I definitely need a new base (bottom of valve
> >      that bolts to the block).  It's pretty chewed up with corrosion.
> >
> >      My question????  How many and why is there a washer between the valve
> >      assembly and the base?  What are they made of?  The "stuff" I cleaned
> >      out was like a packing material.  All the parts books state the qty
> >      needed as "as required".
> >
> >      TIA
> >
> >      Dave Vrba
> >      '62 Sprite MKII
> >      Dublin, CA

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