[Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on the block

[Bob Spidell]

That sounds better than even wheel bearing grease. This got me thinking; 
I have some water pump etc. grease on the shelf I haven't touched in 
over 30 years (my BJ8 originally came with a grease port; no zerk or 
cup). This is probably like the plumber's grease and should be ideal for 
this application; wish I'd thought of it in time (oh, well ... next time 
... there WILL be a 'next time' if I know my cars).

Alan, did we answer your question? ;)


On 4/17/2022 9:29 AM, Henry G Leach via Healeys wrote:
> Anti-seize is good, but for water, I like *plumber's heat proof 
> grease*...a sticky reddish goo that you use on internal plumbing 
> fixtures that turn as well, like our brass heater and rad valves. Yes, 
> you have to disassemble the valve and coat the tapered cone, then 
> reassemble...works perfect-maybe too good, as it easily moves 
> position. Hank
>
> -----------------------------------------
>
> From: "i erbs via Healeys"
> To: "BJ8Healeys"
> Cc: "Ahealey help"
> Sent: Sunday April 17 2022 8:52:45AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on the block
>
> I lfolk  mine apart a couple of yesrs ago , cleaned, antiseize and its 
> stuck open.
> I need to take it apart again
>
> Ira Erbs
> 1959 AH 100-6
> 1967 MGB
> Milwaukie, ORart
>
> On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 7:03 AM BJ8Healeys via Healeys 
> <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>     The ON position is at the full counterclockwise rotation of the
>     handle.
>
>     The last time I had the valve off I took it apart, cleaned it, and
>     applied anti-seize compound to the tapered shaft. Still works very
>     smoothly.
>
>     Steve Byers
>
>     HBJ8L/36666
>
>     BJ8 Registry
>
>     AHCA Delegate at Large
>
>     Havelock, NC  USA
>
>     *From:* Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf
>     Of* Richard Kahn
>     *Sent:* Saturday, April 16, 2022 1:02 PM
>     *To:* Bob Spidell; healeys at autox.team.net
>     *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on the block
>
>     Your photo made me check. It actuall does say off and on the
>     valve. Still the lever seems ot be half way between off and on. I
>     have learned not to fix anything that is working.  So, 7:30 it is
>     until it starts leaking someday.
>
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>     *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of
>     Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, April 16, 2022 9:56 AM
>     *To:* Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>; healeys at autox.team.net
>     <healeys at autox.team.net>
>     *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on the block
>
>     Did I miss the answer to the question? Is it closed in the
>     counterclockwise position? My BJ8 is open (getting heat) with the
>     lever at the 7:30 position viewed from the front. It has always
>     been that way. In US plumbing the heat would be off with the lever
>     perpendicular to the hose and valve.
>
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>     *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Bob
>     Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, April 16, 2022 9:43 AM
>     *To:* healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
>     *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on the block
>
>     Oh, I should have added: Be careful trying to turn, esp. if it hasn't
>     been 'exercised' in a while. The handle is fragile (maybe soak in a
>     penetrant first). Also, the valve is spring-loaded, if you can push it
>     in and out a few times may help loosen it.
>
>     On 4/16/2022 12:57 AM, Alan Seigrist via Healeys wrote:
>     > Quick Q -
>     >
>     > If looking at the tap from the top, is it closed with the lever
>     in the
>     > full counterclockwise position, or the full clockwise positiom?
>     >
>     > Happy Easter &
>     > Happy Passover!
>     >
>     > Cheers,
>     >
>     > Alan
>     >
>
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