Date:         Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:50:03 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
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On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 3:12 PM,  <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Well, I am confused (not an unusual situation).  But, why leave the valve open when heat is not wanted?  Though leaving the flaps closed means not so much heat gets out to the cab, still, even with the flaps closed and a good seal, some would heat would escape simply because the box is hotter than the cabin air.  Close the valve, and the box should not heat up, as no coolant flow.  Hmmmmm.......... .


Yes. Of course. A heater core full of circulating hot coolant would
only add heat to the cab interior. That said, I don't know how much
cooler the cab interior would be if the valve was closed.

Bottom line: I tend to avoid travel in really hot weather and like
having the option of heat should I need it.

It's also possible I'm too lazy to lower the clam shell, stick my hand
up there and turn the valve.    < grin >


Neil.


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