Heater valve replacement

[Wangler]

Thank you Sean that’s really very helpful. I’ll try to do it in the winter if I have the time and confidence. Maybe a bit more global warming might remove the need🥵

[JollyClubUK]

I have the same dilemma with the heater not working. Stan’s Fulvia spent most of its life in Italy then a brief spell here in the U.K. before going to France. As I use the car throughout the year I would appreciate some warmth. I am looking at the electric heater from Demon Tweeks as put into a lot of competition cars appreciate not original but from the reviews will solve the issue. Anyone else gone this route?
With work involved to restore and repair the original heater this seems like a logical solution.

[Wangler]

I guess it will rather depend on the output of your alternator. Mine only gives about 28 A. That said i’ve replaced all the original lights with LEDs but have 55W QHs in my auxiliary driving lamps. Anyway, the upshot is I’ve probably got 12 A or so spare with all the lights blazing. But all that can give is 144 W which is not going to do a lot!
With your lights which look to pre-date LEDs (I assume it’s ready for 2 auxiliary lamps) you’ve probably got an alternator with a higher output which could enable you to obtain a bit more heat, especially if you did put in LEDs for the main lights.

[JollyClubUK]

Thanks much appreciated on the advice. I have some Cibie Super Oscars going on soon that will be wired via a relay.
Alternator is strong charging well. When collected last September the car had not run since 2019. It was started with a jump pack and now holds a strong charge. The battery was fitted 2019 so had little use.

[Wangler]

I would definitely fit LEDs to as much as you can.

My indicators were a bit dim so I replaced the f&r ones which are now so much brighter and safer. I also replaced the brake lights, again much safer. I got them from Classic Car LEDs. They look a bit big to fit but they fit fine with no bodging required. You would need to replace the blinking unit as the current drawn by LEDs won’t work it. What you actually get is an electronic timer which is a very easy to fit direct replacement. I also fitted LEDs to the dashboard as my instruments were nigh impossible to read at night.

As for the standard headlights you need to source them carefully. There’s lots of rubbish ones on eBay. The ones that Pieces Fulvia have are great, but you may be able to source them in the U.K. You should be able to fit H1 LEDs to the Oscars. I have very slim 7 inch period Cibies (Iode 45) and had to use blue looking 55w H2 bulbs as there are no suitable LEDs. When combined with the LED headlights the lighting is superb. The alternator doesn’t have to work hard. Had I wanted the equivalent light output with conventional light bulbs there’s no way the electrics would have coped. PM me if you want to save me boring others to death!

[SanRemo78]

Am I right in thinking the Fulvia has 2 reversing lights?

If you replace the bulb holder with a BAY 15d type like this one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385176259925?hash=item59ae4b4d55:g:sPcAAOSwrdFjTM1m&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4IEFxoPakgflfmF%2FX2WScmEYbzpe42rkLA4xNZxx2D8CH26SywMvebOUkS4lzCG5awFg5SIs3VpZf9PBvoQWSKZ2cBXLwM4cI8Cf7DId%2B0sJwo8PjJwy%2FItrnD2Xiq1arW7X%2B0aduCLdCTnzdb3HZuSn6NPWVIjb0fZd%2BHetqbPBZaZmc268V3Aq7jfQQGN7xOT418t59se9fehmTa3ZwumVuxCZJwY3AB%2B1ZBwdlfGmBCe5HvQDcoihhrU7qh%2FvJplEHYWjiA9QCBjqx4iYJmVnA4TUa%2FFMeC8XjOYrGZ8i%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jqmPC2YQ

other sellers available

you can then fit a pair of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182785883618

and with a power supply, a switch and a cable to the back of the car you'll have twin foglights at the back and a standard look!

Guy

[Wangler]

Indeed it does have reversing lights. I’m afraid though that I couldn’t resist fitting a new very old stock period Carello foglight as it gives an excellent light and looks the part with its white Carello logo cover! It’s linked to the standard reversing light wiring.

I have a rather dark driveway so that’s my excuse anyway!