One possible cause is the heater valve not working well. The new ones in
particular seem to not let enough
hot water through. Here are two articles regarding improving the flow through
the heater valve:
http://www.mgb.bc.ca/service/heater-valve.html
This one is by the same guy but with good photos:
http://www.s95408591.onlinehome.us/16801.html
I hope these articles are of help to you.
--Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: <bbrewer@qnet.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 7:03 AM
Subject: Increasing TR3 Heater Output
Few things in life are as pitiful as a TR3 heater...
Has anyone found a way to increase heater output? My heater is cleaned out
and the fan has pretty good output. The hoses, fittings, hard pipe on the left
side of the head and valve at the head are new. It is just pathetic. I was
thinking that maybe if you replace the valve at the head with a 90 degree pipe
fitting that more water flow can go to the heater. I have also purchased a
larger fan motor, but haven't installed it yet.
I have Bob Schaller's book "More BS ABout Triumphs" and he says to try
installing a Spitfire heater. That is in the future.
Anyone have any tried & true ways to get the heater heating more?
Bill Brewer
Tehachapi, CA
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