cock pit heat/install 64 non A/C heater shut off valve?

[Mark E.]

Re: cock pit heat/install 64 non A/C heater shut off valve?

A couple of thoughts while reading this older thread-

- Is the problem radiant heat? This is a heat source (like exhaust pipes, engine block) that heats nearby surfaces like the floor, tunnel, firewall- making them warm or hot to the touch. Some likely causes: missing insulation or heat shields; exhaust pipes routed too close to the floor.

- Or is the problem convective heat? This is warm air getting in the interior. Some likely causes: a heater door not working properly; holes or gaps in the firewall; bad hood seal, etc.

Understanding the type of heat source helps troubleshoot its cause.

[Jack P.]

Re: cock pit heat/install 64 non A/C heater shut off valve?

Just put a valve in the line . Or at the block . With valve off temp at box interior will be 150 degrees cooler. No plugs, just Plummer valve $5

[Frank D.]

Re: cock pit heat/install 64 non A/C heater shut off valve?

Here is what I did on my '61....O'Reillys has the valves; works great but I don't know all the specifics of trying it on a C2 - the expansion tank issue mentioned above could come into play.