Toe-nail measurer Tom O'Malley writes:
(regarding VB Spitfire heater valves)
> Sounds like a pretty miserable aftermarket part Bobby. Two questions:
> Does it look and mount like the old unit?
Yes, it mounts exactly the same (esp. if you have the sealing ring).
It looks pretty much the same, yellow shiny metal vs. old silver metal
on the "business end" the aluminum body construction is identical.
Hey wait a minute - that's two questions already ;-)
> Does it work any smoother? Mine is so stiff I can only change the
> setting when the engine is fully warm.
It sounds like it might be better than yours, but it's still pretty
tight especially around the "off" position.
> >Having gone through this exercise, I think I would try the TRF
> >repair next time.
> What this? <opps! that three questions!> Is this where you try to
> pry the old one open and change out the guts?
Yep, having examined these a little closer, I think the TRF glovebox
companion may make this sound more difficult than it is. But I haven't
gone that route, so can't say for certain. Any one else tried this?
> Tom O'Malley <not wanting to think about winter in Massachusetts yet>
> '74, '77 Spits.
Let's see, - winter starts up there this weekend doesn't it? ;-)
Bob Sykes
'78 Spitfires
(contemplating a very tired GT6)
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