Guest ntc Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Is a standard one any good ? Ta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'll be replacing the standard heater on my TR3A with a Clayton one which I've already got. The standard heaters were never very efficient. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Even when I was in my thirties, my TR2's heater, which I flushed prior to each winter, was not very effective - as Revington puts it, "like granny breathing on one's knees"! Which is why he offers a complete kit incorporating a 3-speed device designed to combat Scandinavian winters! Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi Ian, One fine evening when Revlingbottom has had a beer too many, we must enquire just how he came across the concept of "granny breathing on one's knees" - the explanation should be mirth inducing at the very least, and probably sufficient to result in mass hysterics ! Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Ian £400 me things I will wear my Russian hat me thinks I may have an airlock in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david johnson Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 No need to pay £400. Buy the heater direct from Clayton. Its easy to make up brackets to fit and buy a switch. I paid 147 pounds two years ago, and thought that was too much for a bit of Polish plastic and some pipes. David. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uvc166 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi Neil, standard heater aint going to burn your feet mate, blocked or not , car I drove with Clayton heater was on par with a 6 heater ,better but very expensive ,just my opinion. cheers Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 .......... me thinks I may have an airlock in it It won't make any difference Neil, it's really not very good and the demisters don't - but it does make a nice rather rattling noise, well TuRK's does! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billg Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) Just fitted a "revington" type heater which I picked up on the Club stand at Harrogate last year, at a bargain price. Its rated at 4kw which seems a lot to me. along with some nice plastic hoover tubes it will surely at least demist the screen! Fan is noisy, but will I ever hear it against the engine noise I wonder. Hope to start the engine in 3 weeks. I decided to locate the heater in the top of the passenger footwell as access to anything behind the dash is a pain, plus the passenger can get as much heat as they can take.... Us drivers are made of stronger stuff, or just wear a padded boilersuit. Bill G Edited March 22, 2012 by billg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Take the carpets out . . . . . saves weight, avoids having to dry them when it rains, and you'll get enough heat through scuttle and floor. If still not warm enough, put a V8 in and you soon will be. Prompted by the mention of Hoover tubes - if anyone wants any, I have surplus a few yards of industrial corrugated tubing in the shed, apparently proof against a lot more heat and pressure than the average vacuum cleaner tube. Various diameters from 20mm-60mm approx. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 They are lift out Alec drivers side the other good old exhaust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Down Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 My 3A gearbox lost a tooth from its Layshaft last year and have just managed to refit the gearbox and give it a run. As per Pete Cox's instructions I didnt fit the tunnel in case the box still had a problem and it had to come out again. A pleasant but rather chilly drive and the propshaft whizzing round just by my left leg was a bit unnerving but when warmed up the heat coming back into the cockpit through the tunnel void was quite impressive. As I dont have a heater I was wondering whether just to fit a hinged vent in the tunnel, a lot easier than installing a Fug stirrer. I Knocked together a test rig for gearbox/overdrive just to check the OD was operating OK. Using a 1HP motor and a few pulleys it drives the box at 2200 revs so plenty fast enough to see the OD oil pressure rise to 400 lb/sq in. If anyone rebuilding their OD is within striking distance of North Cumbria you are welcome to check your unit before installation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCOOPER53 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Neil, Like you I considered replacing the original heater fitted to my 3A with the Clayton type and like you I baulked at the cost. So I thought I would have nothing to loose by trying to refurbish what I had and I have to say I was not disappointed. What I found with my unit was that about the bottom third of the heater element was clogged with silt. So I spent a couple of evenings cleaning/flushing it out with welding wire and Cillit Bang, as a test of how I was doing I would fill the heater with hot water and check by hand to feel if the lower elements were getting warm. I kept repeating this cleaning/flushing process until I was happy that majority of the tubes were clear. I must say that my heater was transformed, so despite what has been said it is worth by spending a little time and effort before splashing out on a new heater. Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Martin Thanks, as the heater is as new it should half work and I will let you know how I get on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Neil, You may find this useful, it was put together by Frank Angelini (where has Frank gone?): http://www.scribd.co...ter-Restoration - you will need to down load it to be able to print it off, I did this a few years ago but the file is not transferable for some reason? Edit: Here's a more friendly version I just found in my files: http://www.britishcarforum.com/tikiwiki/tiki-index.php?page=Restoring+Smiths+Heaters Cheers Andrew Edited March 23, 2012 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I knew I had the info. somewhere, here it is. We have got a KL-54 aftermarket heater fitted to the 2 (came in one of the boxes of bits), it actually works in a fashion. Got rid of the demister vents and it at least keeps the passengers knees warm. Nigel (with TS952) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimstar Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have the original Smiths heater in my 3A. It is great. My wife would not have enjoyed as many miles with me otherwise! I flushed it out when I restored the car 5 years ago, and have been enjoying a hot left leg ever since. New hoses, and regular coolant flushes have kept all tip top. It has never really cleared/de-misted the screen, but on my own, on the way back from club meetings/pub.... with toneau fitted, I'm toasty. But then again, I like to save my pennies and if it was good enough for my Dad in the sixtees..... James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Same as Nigel, I've got a KL in my TR2. I think it's slightly better than the Smiths in my Landy, but would prefer a really effective one. Don't need to be warm, I can wrap up for that, but misted-up windows are a real pain! Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelfj Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) You may find this useful, it was put together by Frank Angelini (where has Frank gone?) Don't fear, I'm here - still lurking about. Frank Edited March 25, 2012 by angelfj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) I got a heater turned out just not to be filled right 1/2 pint missing, as it says on the tin do not drain Edited March 28, 2012 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 hi Us southerners are tough no heaters needed Aero Screen and goggles what is up with you northern softies wanting heaters pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 It's colder Up North . . . . . and they don't all have as much natural insulation ! Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) hi Us southerners are tough no heaters needed Aero Screen and goggles what is up with you northern softies wanting heaters pink So why are you upgrading a good six one ? and so I can demist the screen if needed and yes it will Edited March 28, 2012 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 bollocks Alex, i cant even try and wind Neil up now, natural insulation, meaning fat bastard i am only upgrading the 6 heater to keep my tors warm you no how caring i am Neil pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Takes a bit more than that to wind me up Pink interesting to find no ref in the books or the net on how to fill it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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