I ripped out the valve and run a hose directly into the heater after
installing a barbed fitting on the manifold. I also modified the metal line
under the carbs and cut it before the fitting attaching it to the valve. I
run a hose directly from the heater into the tube.
In the summer I keep the heater cracked open a bit to allow for coolant flow
and set the heater to the defrost setting so it doesn't get hot air on my
legs.
I've been running my car this way for 20+ years and have experienced no
problems.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Bauman" <plhbauman@earthlink.net>
To: "Autox (E-mail)" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 9:33 PM
Subject: too cool, gotta fix
> Over the holiday week I plan to re-connect the heater on the beast. Has
> anyone made mods to the plumbing arrangements for this on an early 1600? I
> know the brass valve is cute and all, but the whole thing looks like it
was
> put together by demented elves. Too many points of failure for my liking.
If
> anyone has a reliable alternative, I'd be grateful to see drawings/photos
> and or the parts used to accomplish the task, before I start pulling the
> plugs in everything.
>
> TIA
>
> Paul Bauman
> Westminster, CA
> 67 1600
>
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