Interestingly enough, I have found that using one of those
screwdrivers that is made to use the hexagonal inserts works very well
as a cheater lever. Best to use a stubby version of the screwdriver.
Slip the screwdriver insert hole over the valve lever and gently move
it using even but firm pressure - it will move without breaking the
handle. Works very well on my BJ8. I think the handles break because
the normal methods of trying to make the thing move with your hand put
too much variable fulcrum stress on the brass handle.
Alternatively you can screw the handle out and screw in a steel bolt
in its place.
Alan
On 1/17/08, T W <ah3000me@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> One of the things on my Healey's to-do list is make the heater control valve
> work. When the weather started getting cold last fall, I tried to open it,
> but it wouldn't move. I was afraid of breaking it, so I left it as is
> until the spring.
>
> Does anyone have some good ideas on getting to work?
>
> thanks,
>
> Tom
>
>
> On Jan 14, 2008 11:46 PM, <MBran89793@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Fellow Listers-
> >
> > Since overone is pointing out the negative points I will have to point out
> > just one.
> > Well there is another item I noticed in the engine compartment. The heater
> > control valve (bat like) handle is missing. From personal experience I do
> > know
> > that these are easily broken off.
> >
> > Marion Brantley
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