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heater valve in water line, does it matter what line? #74471
06/16/08 11:58 AM
06/16/08 11:58 AM
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i have an old truck and it always throws heat. i want to put a valve in the line to the heater core. does it matter what line? the one in or the one out? i thought that as long as the water cant circulate through that it would work.

Re: heater valve in water line, does it matter what line? [Re: dirt] #74472
06/16/08 12:01 PM
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i have an old truck and it always throws heat. i want to put a valve in the line to the heater core. does it matter what line? the one in or the one out? i thought that as long as the water cant circulate through that it would work.




It'll work either way. Although in thoery if you put the valve after, a small amount of heat would still be able to make it to the heater core. But probably not even enough to warm up the heater box, nevermind the cab.

Re: heater valve in water line, does it matter what line? [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #74473
06/16/08 12:09 PM
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The only thing that might matter is if the valve is directional. Some seal better if the flow is in a certain direction.

Re: heater valve in water line, does it matter what line? [Re: dirt] #74474
06/16/08 12:32 PM
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makes no difference but I would prefer to block the inlet line,just keeps me thinking correctly about what I am trying to do & that will affect me in dealing with other mechanical difficulties.If one particular hoses' routing would allow you to mount the valve to the fender easier that would be the hose I would pick & while you are cutting/splicing you might just check that the right hose is going to the inlet side of the heater core this made a big difference in the amt of heat I got in the cab in wintertime though right now that's probably the last thing on your mind!

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