The MG heater valve is not a great design... In my MGA, I would adjust the
cable twice a year. In the spring, I'd adjust it so I could either shut off
the heat (for the pending North America summer) or get a little heat (for
the remainder of the spring). Then in the fall, I'd adjust it to allow full
heat (such as it is...) or less.
I have read that it is possible to rebuild the heater valve to allow a
greater flow of hot coolant at 'full open'. I have not done such a
modification myself (yet).
I can offer some advice re: lubing cables.
Ask at a motorcycle shop for a cable lube tool. One type I am familiar with
consists of a small fitting that clamps over the end of the cable sheath.
Cable lube is then forced under pressure from a spray can with the 'straw'
attachment. Cables can thus be lubed in place.
Here is a link to view the item:
http://www.denniskirk.com/powervendor/details/detail.asp?serverid=nlStreet&P
artNo=28910&ProdType=14&SubProdType=lube&Name=Cable+Luber&
BTW, WD-40 is not considered a great long term lubricant.
Eric
USA - NC
----- Original Message -----
> Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 11:40:08 -0500 (EST)
> From: Bill Saidel <saidel@camden.rutgers.edu>
> Subject: heater valve question
>
> Happy holidays all,
> My other question is how do I lubricate the cable while connected at both
> ends and within the cable jacket?
>
> Bill
> '76B
> NJ - US (curious to know where we're from)
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