I don't know that it would take much development -- I thought a
plumbing-type shut-off valve was standard equipment on many LBCs. I know it
was on TR3s, and I think on early Sprites. Why not just adopt one of those?
on 7/28/04 2:01 PM, Barrie Robinson at barrie@look.ca wrote:
> Howard,
>
> I am in the process of developing a ball valve for my MGB GT V8. I am using
> a valve used in plumbing but one that is easily closed as it has to be
> pushed open by cable which has not much oomph. I had to make some mods but
> seems to work well. Hope to fit it soon and then find how it works
> although it seems to work well on the bench!
>
>
> At 08:20 AM 7/28/04, Howard Battan wrote:
>> This past weekend I attended the All British Car Show in Bellevue, WA
>> and saw several great MGAs and Twin Cams, along with a vast assortment
>> of MGBs, Triumphs, Healeys and other British cars. It was a great show.
>> Mostly, I was interested in the MGAs, since I'm putting mine back
>> together now.
>>
>> One item I noticed on several of the MGA and on the Twin Cam was a ball
>> valve shut-off in the heater hose. Now I know mine has never had one,
>> and I don't see them listed in the Moss catalog, so I'm wondering if
>> there is any historical precedent to their use? Having driven my MGA
>> mostly in the warm (dry) months in western Washington, I can see a good
>> reason for such a valve! I never have been able to stop the hot air from
>> getting into the interior of the car by using the heater controls.
>>
>> Anyway, is there a precedent for this valve, and is it common practice
>> to fit them?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Howard Battan
>> Auburn, WA
>>
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