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<DIV>Ira: If I recall my experience with the heater valves in the block
and radiator correctly, I did this;</DIV>
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<DIV>Remove the valve; remove the cotter pin; remove the small
spring if it is still there. A replacement may be needed if the
old one is not functional. Tap on the end of the valve that had the spring
and cotter pin and it should pop apart. The valve is conical in shape
so constant tension is needed to keep it seated. I applied toothpaste
to the valve cone, put the two parts together, chucked the spring end in my
drill, and seated the the two mating parts of the valve. You can tell when
you are done when both surfaces are bright and shiny with no corrosion.
This would be the reverse of seating in the engine valves. You are pulling
the two surfaces together instead of pushing. Other abrasive products
could be used but the finer the better. New spring and cotter pin if
needed and your valve is as good as new.</DIV>
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<DIV>My valve handle was also broken. I do not remember if it was
originally screwed in. I ended up tapping a piece of rod in the
hole with a tight / press fit. It's steel but it won't break and
I'm not going for concours.</DIV>
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<DIV>(The Other) Len<BR>Fairfield, CA, USA<BR>1967 AH 3000 MkIII,
HBJ8L39031</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=bighealey3k@aim.com
href="mailto:bighealey3k@aim.com">Larry Wendland</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=healeys@autox.team.net
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, April 03, 2019 2:50
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Healeys] Radiator
flush</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr>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.<BR clear=all>
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<DIV dir=ltr>Ira Erbs
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