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 Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:23 pm Post subject: valve for heater core |
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On a flight this weekend, in 30 deg C (around 86) I was treated to a dismal 300 FPM climb two up in the Kitfox. I was reluctant to climb at a slower speed as temps were hovering at 180. I am thinking that if I could close off the heater and force all the coolant that does not flow through the engines bypass hose through the rad, I might be able to bring the airspeed back a little and claw for more climb without heating things up too much.
Does anyone have a part description for a suitable valve? I dropped by Napa and asked for a heater valve from any Dodge from the sixties or seventies and they had no clue. Cortina, Vauxhall, MG etc, all brought blank stares. So, any clues?
Dave G.
KF IV 1050 582 Warp 68 Taper
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michael.logan1(at)verizon
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:07 pm Post subject: valve for heater core |
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1984 Dodge full size van with 318 should get you the right valve.
From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 5:21 PM
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: valve for heater core
On a flight this weekend, in 30 deg C (around 86) I was treated to a dismal 300 FPM climb two up in the Kitfox. I was reluctant to climb at a slower speed as temps were hovering at 180. I am thinking that if I could close off the heater and force all the coolant that does not flow through the engines bypass hose through the rad, I might be able to bring the airspeed back a little and claw for more climb without heating things up too much.
Does anyone have a part description for a suitable valve? I dropped by Napa and asked for a heater valve from any Dodge from the sixties or seventies and they had no clue. Cortina, Vauxhall, MG etc, all brought blank stares. So, any clues?
Dave G.
KF IV 1050 582 Warp 68 Taper
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vadert(at)shaw.ca
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:30 pm Post subject: valve for heater core |
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Dave
When I had the Subaru in my Kitfox I used a simple cable actuated valve from a Toyota Forerunner from about early 90's vintage I believe.
Tim Vader
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