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Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on the block

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on the block
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:23:45 -0700
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At the risk of starting another endless oil flame war, I don't think 
anti-seize is the best solution for this application. My experience with 
it is that any lubricant in it is just there for application; it 
drys--or cooks off in high-temperature applications--leaving the solid 
ingredient as residue. Inexpensive AS I believe has some sort of ground 
ceramic; higher grade has either copper or nickel (nickel is rated 
highest, the bottle I have says up to 2,600degF--no oil will survive 
that). AS only provides a barrier to keep metal surfaces from sticking 
to each other due to corrosion or other chemical reaction. When I pull 
spark plugs I've installed with AS the oily part is gone, leaving only a 
thin coat of ceramic/metallic residue. For this reason, I don't think AS 
is the best lube for splined wheel hubs either. No matter how good the 
fit, wheel hubs will have some 'ratcheting' going on, better to have a 
good grease on there to prevent wear, which will also prevent the hubs 
from 'welding' together.

I recently rebuilt my block heater tap. I got too clever and used valve 
lapping compound to 'clean it up.' To my horror, the compound left 
minute scratches on the cone valve (it's equivalent to 200 grit 
sandpaper). I got them partially out with fine wet/dry sandpaper but 
they were still visible. I put the valve back together with white 
lithium grease and, so far, it's been fine, but in hindsight I think 
wheel bearing grease would be better. It's the most tenacious grease and 
at least somewhat waterproof. I've convinced myself the fine scratching 
is like the hone on engine cylinders: it will help retain the grease 
where it will do some good.

bs

On 4/17/2022 8:51 AM, i erbs via Healeys wrote:
> 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@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@autox.team.net] *On Behalf
>     Of *Richard Kahn
>     *Sent:* Saturday, April 16, 2022 1:02 PM
>     *To:* Bob Spidell; healeys@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@autox.team.net> on behalf of
>     Richard Kahn <tahoehealey@hotmail.com>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, April 16, 2022 9:56 AM
>     *To:* Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; healeys@autox.team.net
>     <healeys@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@autox.team.net> on behalf of Bob
>     Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, April 16, 2022 9:43 AM
>     *To:* healeys@autox.team.net <healeys@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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    At the risk of starting another endless oil flame war, I don't think
    anti-seize is the best solution for this application. My experience
    with it is that any lubricant in it is just there for application;
    it drys--or cooks off in high-temperature applications--leaving the
    solid ingredient as residue. Inexpensive AS I believe has some sort
    of ground ceramic; higher grade has either copper or nickel (nickel
    is rated highest, the bottle I have says up to 2,600degF--no oil
    will survive that). AS only provides a barrier to keep metal
    surfaces from sticking to each other due to corrosion or other
    chemical reaction. When I pull spark plugs I've installed with AS
    the oily part is gone, leaving only a thin coat of ceramic/metallic
    residue. For this reason, I don't think AS is the best lube for
    splined wheel hubs either. No matter how good the fit, wheel hubs
    will have some 'ratcheting' going on, better to have a good grease
    on there to prevent wear, which will also prevent the hubs from
    'welding' together.<br>
    <br>
    I recently rebuilt my block heater tap. I got too clever and used
    valve lapping compound to 'clean it up.' To my horror, the compound
    left minute scratches on the cone valve (it's equivalent to 200 grit
    sandpaper). I got them partially out with fine wet/dry sandpaper but
    they were still visible. I put the valve back together with white
    lithium grease and, so far, it's been fine, but in hindsight I think
    wheel bearing grease would be better. It's the most tenacious grease
    and at least somewhat waterproof. I've convinced myself the fine
    scratching is like the hone on engine cylinders: it will help retain
    the grease where it will do some good.<br>
    <br>
    bs<br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/17/2022 8:51 AM, i erbs via
      Healeys wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:CABXhz8_1KZpd3wdfQ+aQYYRs8GJ9S37FCdLLbZ=L4V5K4zQKAQ@mail.gmail.com">
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      <div dir="auto">I lfolk  mine apart a couple of yesrs ago ,
        cleaned, antiseize and its stuck open.
        <div dir="auto">I need to take it apart again<br>
          <br>
          <div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Ira Erbs<br>
            1959 AH 100-6<br>
            1967 MGB<br>
            Milwaukie, ORart</div>
        </div>
      </div>
      <br>
      <div class="gmail_quote">
        <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 7:03 AM
          BJ8Healeys via Healeys &lt;<a
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            class="moz-txt-link-freetext">healeys@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
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              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">The
                  ON position is at the full counterclockwise rotation
                  of the
                  handle.</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">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.</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black"> </span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Steve
                  Byers</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">HBJ8L/36666</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">BJ8
                  Registry</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">AHCA
                  Delegate at Large</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Havelock,
                  NC  USA</span></p>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
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                      Healeys
                      [mailto:<a
                        href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net";
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class="moz-txt-link-freetext">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>]
                      <b>On Behalf Of </b>Richard Kahn<br>
                      <b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 16, 2022 1:02 PM<br>
                      <b>To:</b> Bob Spidell; <a
                        href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
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                      <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on
                      the block</span></p>
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                <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">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. </span></p>
              </div>
              <div>
                <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black"> </span></p>
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                <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">
                    Healeys &lt;<a
                      href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net";
                      target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
                      moz-do-not-send="true"
                      
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
                    on behalf of
                    Richard Kahn &lt;<a
                      href="mailto:tahoehealey@hotmail.com";
                      target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
                      moz-do-not-send="true"
                      
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">tahoehealey@hotmail.com</a>&gt;<br>
                    <b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 16, 2022 9:56 AM<br>
                    <b>To:</b> Bob Spidell &lt;<a
                      href="mailto:bspidell@comcast.net"; target="_blank"
                      rel="noreferrer" moz-do-not-send="true"
                      
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">bspidell@comcast.net</a>&gt;;
                    <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
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                    <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on
                    the block</span> </p>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">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. </span></p>
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                      Healeys &lt;<a
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                        target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
                        moz-do-not-send="true"
                        
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
                      on behalf of Bob
                      Spidell &lt;<a href="mailto:bspidell@comcast.net";
                        target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
                        moz-do-not-send="true"
                        
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">bspidell@comcast.net</a>&gt;<br>
                      <b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 16, 2022 9:43 AM<br>
                      <b>To:</b> <a
                        href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
                        target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"
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class="moz-txt-link-freetext">healeys@autox.team.net</a>&gt;<br>
                      <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] 6 cyl heater tap on
                      the block</span> </p>
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                        style="font-size:11.0pt">Oh,
                        I should have added: Be careful trying to turn,
                        esp. if it hasn't <br>
                        been 'exercised' in a while. The handle is
                        fragile (maybe soak in a <br>
                        penetrant first). Also, the valve is
                        spring-loaded, if you can push it <br>
                        in and out a few times may help loosen it.<br>
                        <br>
                        On 4/16/2022 12:57 AM, Alan Seigrist via Healeys
                        wrote:<br>
                        &gt; Quick Q -<br>
                        &gt;<br>
                        &gt; If looking at the tap from the top, is it
                        closed with the lever in the <br>
                        &gt; full counterclockwise position, or the full
                        clockwise positiom?<br>
                        &gt;<br>
                        &gt; Happy Easter &amp;<br>
                        &gt; Happy Passover!<br>
                        &gt;<br>
                        &gt; Cheers,<br>
                        &gt;<br>
                        &gt; Alan<br>
                        &gt;<br>
                        <br>
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