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Re: sticking TR6 heater valve

To: Steve Sutton <ssutton@ridgecrest.ca.us>
Subject: Re: sticking TR6 heater valve
From: Joe Curry <curry@wolfenet.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 22:36:35 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <BMSMTP8781920390ssutton@mail.ridgecrest.ca.us>
Steve Sutton wrote:
> 
> Does anyone else have a problem with their heater water valve sticking open
> when hot?
> 
> On mine (on it's second valve from TRF), I can easily pull out the heater
> control knob (for more heat) when hot or cold, however when the engine is warm
> I can no longer push the heater control valve in until the engine cools down.
> It has done this with both replacements from TRF.
> 
> Not really a problem, just a minor irritant.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Steve Sutton
> 74 TR-6
> Ridgecrest, CA


Steve,
Maybe it's a hidden indicator to tell you that when your car gets too
hot, it's time to pull over to the pub and hoist a few pints!!!

Joe Curry   '63 Spit


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