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<DIV>Hi Wayne:</DIV>
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<DIV>As far as I know, the replacement heater valves seem to be of decent
quality. I changed mine a few years ago during a total resto and haven’t
had any problems with it. If you decide to keep the original, I might
suggest changing the rubber o-ring – they do deteriorate with time.</DIV>
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<DIV>A little trick I learned a long time ago: the original mounting
screws are posidrive – 10 x 32, I believe. Replace them with the same length hex
head screws – way easier to get at with a small spanner with the car fully
together. I usually get the armrest console out of the way on a BJ8 anyway
– easy enough to do.</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #141100">Earl
Kagna<BR>Victoria, B.C.<BR>BJ8, BT7 tri-carb</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=waschu2@gmail.com
href="mailto:waschu2@gmail.com">Wayne Schultz</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 12, 2018 1:26 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=healeys@autox.team.net
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Healeys] 1967 Healey BJ8</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr> My engine rebuild at 40K miles has
turned into painting the engine compartment with the doors and front
fenders removed for access. With the rebuilt engine I am installing a
rebuilt Toyota five speed gearbox and have already rebuilt the rear end with an
original 3:54 ring and pinion. The original S/N transmission will live on my
shelf with my spare. I am trying really hard to stop taking things apart
but today I pulled my heater assembly out to replace the hoses and clean and
paint the housing. Question, should I keep my forty year old heater valve or
replace it with new replacement. Are there good replacements available or just
China junk? With the engine, gearbox and center console out access will never be
better then now.
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Wayne </DIV></DIV>
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