Which direction closes this heater hose valve on N14?

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  1. mile marker 27

    mile marker 27 Road Train Member

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    Only two valves, correct. I think the rear valve is the one giving me issues. I think both valves are the same thread size so I’ll change both. Hose looks to be 5/8”.
     
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  3. mile marker 27

    mile marker 27 Road Train Member

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    Front valve’s hose runs back to the sleeper. Rear valve’s hose, runs to the heater core. They’re just making the big loop. I’m assuming, the flow is from the rear valve to the heater core, then to the sleeper’s heater core, then back to the thermostat valve, at the front of the engine.
     
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  4. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    You are correct on the flow. Basically a supply side and a return side.

    Though I've never seen one plumbed like that before. Sometimes a tee to the bunk on supply and return, but not routed through the front, to the back, and out the back to the return.

    Kinda odd
     
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  5. J.R.

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    They close from top and return to the set by Alt.

    When I turn mine off, only do the ones top so allows for expansion but not pressure on system.
     
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  6. J.R.

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    Flow not close opps
     
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  7. mile marker 27

    mile marker 27 Road Train Member

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    Do you guys know, if that’s 5/8” male threads and 5/8” female threads, for the hose barb? IMG_6967.jpeg
     
  8. Big Road Skateboard

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    Should be 1/2" pipe thread on both
     
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  9. mile marker 27

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    Got it fixed. Replaced the rear valve and heater hoses. Preciate ya’ll.
     
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