[Healeys] Radiator flush

[Michael Salter]

That would be the inimitable Auto Farm.
https://autofarm.net

M

On Thu, Apr 4, 2019, 5:27 AM , <simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com> wrote:

> Per the article I sent you, if you tap the end of the valve inwards, it’s
> almost got to loosen up. But you can expect that the spring will
> disintegrate so you better have another to hand.
>
> New handle? Don’t know. If you get some brass rod that is a bit oversize,
> you can make your own. I’ve not got the space (or skills) for a lathe but
> an electric drill will serve. Hopefully, you’ve got a bracket for your
> drill on your workbench? Or a big enough vice.
>
> Stick the rod in the drill, switch on and reduce the rod in size with
> files. Using different shaped files, you can even put a little ball/knob on
> the end. Then put a thread on it and you’re set.
>
> I’ve done a couple. They’re not things of particular beauty, but they
> serve and look better than a bolt. Trouble is, no matter how nice the
> handle is, the whole valve is a pretty flimsy contraption and, unless
> appropriately greased and frequently used, it’ll probably seize up again.
>
> Simon
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *i erbs
> *Sent:* 03 April 2019 22:50
> *To:* Larry Wendland <bighealey3k at aim.com>
> *Cc:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Radiator flush
>
>
>
> I removed the valve and the valve was open, even if the the direction was
> not as believed. I took it apart a few years ago. It is stuck open. Is
> there a source for the handle? I sprayed it down with stuff to loosen it
> up. Will try and see if I can get it to budge. Thanks folks.
>
> Ira Erbs
>
> Portland,OR
>
>       _______                                  _______
>      (______ \____1959 BN4____/ _______)
>          (_________________________)
>
>           BT7 engine and disk brakes
>
>
>
>
>
> 1967 MGB  [image: MG]
>
>
>
> A racing car is an animal with a thousand adjustments. Mario Andretti
>
> Please excuse random auto corrects and misspelled words
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 1:16 PM Larry Wendland <bighealey3k at aim.com> wrote:
>
> Ira, The heater valve is open when the handle is in line with the hose and
> closed when 90 degrees to the hose.  Your valve doesn't look fully open
> with the handle not fully in line with the hose outlet. I see the original
> handle had to be replaced with a screw. Those brass bat handles tended to
> break off at times where it threaded in to the valve stem.
>
> Larry
> '67 BJ8
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> To: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Apr 3, 2019 3:15 pm
> Subject: [Healeys] Radiator flush
>
>
> Hello all,
> Preparing to install my alum radiator. Thought I would flush the cooling
> system.
> Which diretion direction does water flow? From block though
> Shut off vavle into heater core, or through pipe and back into block
> through the shut off valve?
> Is my valve in open ir closed position? Heater controls not reinstalled
> yet. Unit get hot so Ill asume open, but want to confirm. Removed
> thermostat to help water flush ststem easier. Im going to add extra hose
> and splice in a water hose bib. That way I can remove it and put system
> back in place.
> Im off this week, but the rain gods are laughing at me. So I'm just
> getting everything ready for the sweet spot of having time and sunshine so
> I can back the car out of the garage and flush the system. I plan to drain
> the anti freeze and fill with flush chemicals and water when I'm ready to
> flush. Bought new anti freeze for my new radiator.
> Driving season is fast approaching.
> Happy roads and saftey fast
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland, OR
> typos and artifacts are the fault of my phone
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>
> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys
> http://autox.team.net/archive
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey3k@aim.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>
> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys
> http://autox.team.net/archive
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/michaelsalter@gmail.com
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20190404/c1d527f6/attachment.html>