[Healeys] JB8 Stuck Heater Valve

[Al Malin]

As I recall (memory disclaimer), the valve has a taper. Try gently tapping it with a hammer on the end opposite the handle. I had the same fear and this freed the valve on my tricarb.

Al Malin




> On Jul 16, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Mike Garvey <r3m1g4 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I have read in the archives about all the handles broken off the heater valve (controls coolant flow to the cockpit heater).  
> My handle is not yet broken off.  I can't get the valve closed with reasonable force.  Any hints or suggestions?
> Thanks, Mike
>  
> Michael Garvey
> 1967 BJ8/38046
> Swampscott, MA
>  

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