Jackson Zimmermann wrote:
>
> I've got a quick question to those intrepid scroungers out there, does
> anyone know of a nice cable operated heater control valve that bypasses the
> heater core? I'm fed up with having to do with or without heat all the
> time. I know that using the twist knob is not good because it starves
> cylinder 3 of cooling and during the summer I often totally disconnect the
> heater core. But during the spring and fall, its often hot during the day
> (i.e. I would like airflow into the footwells if the heater core were not
> full of hot water) and very cool at night (particularly when sunburned, so
> heat would be appreciated). Has anyone rigged up a good solution to this
> with easily available parts? How did you install it in on the dash and how
> does it look? Is the MGB heater control setup bypass or shutoff? Other
> suggestions? TIA
>
> Jackson Zimmermann
> jzimmerm@albemarle.org
> '64 A-H Sprite
The heater valve from a Mini is a direct replacement for the spigot
valve on the Sprite.
It is cable operated, bolts right on the same 2 studs and works well.
The heater (air) cable can be re-routed to work the heater valve or a
second cable can be installed.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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