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Re: heater control valve 3000 MK1

To: Tim Newton <timnewton@menziesgroup.com.au>
Subject: Re: heater control valve 3000 MK1
From: Blue One Hundred <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:41:38 +0800
Tim -

This valve is the same for all 6 cyl healeys.  Sounds like someone
broke off the lever, which is easy to do if the valve is sticky.

Regards,

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8

On 6/14/05, Tim Newton <timnewton@menziesgroup.com.au> wrote:
> Hi to ALL
> I would appreciate some guidance regarding the method of opening/closing the
> heater control valve on the engine block. On my car, this valve has a small
> rounded nut which appears to be what would be turned to either open or close
> the valve. On my previous 100/6, this was a small lever for engaging the
> valve.
> Was the design of the valve changed between the models, and if the one on my
> 3000 is correct (???)  then do you use a special tool to engage the valve or a
> spanner?
> 
> Regards
> Tim Newton
> 3000 MK1
> Melbourne




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