Hi Wayne:
As far as I know, the replacement heater valves seem to be of decent quality.
I changed mine a few years ago during a total resto and haven?t had any
problems with it. If you decide to keep the original, I might suggest changing
the rubber o-ring ? they do deteriorate with time.
A little trick I learned a long time ago: the original mounting screws are
posidrive ? 10 x 32, I believe. Replace them with the same length hex head
screws ? way easier to get at with a small spanner with the car fully together.
I usually get the armrest console out of the way on a BJ8 anyway ? easy enough
to do.
Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BJ8, BT7 tri-carb
From: Wayne Schultz
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 1:26 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] 1967 Healey BJ8
My engine rebuild at 40K miles has turned into painting the engine
compartment with the doors and front fenders removed for access. With the
rebuilt engine I am installing a rebuilt Toyota five speed gearbox and have
already rebuilt the rear end with an original 3:54 ring and pinion. The
original S/N transmission will live on my shelf with my spare. I am trying
really hard to stop taking things apart but today I pulled my heater assembly
out to replace the hoses and clean and paint the housing. Question, should I
keep my forty year old heater valve or replace it with new replacement. Are
there good replacements available or just China junk? With the engine, gearbox
and center console out access will never be better then now.
Wayne
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