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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:07:04 -0600
From: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Water Heater Valve
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William wrote:

> Well, we will see how this works. I have tried modifying a vacuum 
> operated valve so that a cable can operate it. Pictures attached tell 
> the story.
>  
> 1. Opened_heater_valve3.jpg shows the result after I took a 1" hole 
> saw to the heater valve. Pretty much ruined it, but I could then see 
> how it works. There is a spring to hold the valve closed, and the 
> diaphram pulls the valve open when vacuum is applied.
>  
> 2. I then bought another one, and carefully drilled a 5/16" hole in 
> the center, as shown in Heater_valve_smhole.jpg .  The pin lying by 
> its side has been tapped for 10-32 on one end, and drilled for a push 
> fit on the other.
>  
> 3. The pin has been 'JB-welded' to the pin on the diaphram, and we 
> shall see how well this stands up.
>  
> Picture of 3 on next email to stay below limit.
> Bill Schertz
> KIS Cruiser # 4045


Bill,

I must have missed the original 'memo' but if you want a cable operated 
valve for heater core water, one option is a late 80's Toyota Camry. My 
'88 has one.

Charlie