[Healeys] Drain taps

[Len and/or Marge Hartnett]

John:  As Larry Wendland suggested, you might try the technique I used to 
fix your existing taps.  I removed the heater tap on the side of the block 
and the bottom radiator tap.  I disassembled them removing the cotter pin, 
washer, and spring.  I applied a mild abrasive (toothpaste) to the tapered 
parts, put them together, and spun the inner one slowly with my electric 
drill.  When the surfaces were nice and clean I reassembled them.  The one 
in the block has not leaked a drop.  The one in the radiator could use a 
little more TLC.  As Larry noted, make sure the spring is applying enough 
tension to hold the parts firmly together.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 6:21 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Drain taps


>I have not been able to stop the radiator and block drain tap from leaking. 
>I know I can replace the radiator tap with a plug and could do the same for 
>the block.
>
> However, does any know of a source for taps that will not leak?
>
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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