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12-04-2002, 01:49 AM
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Heater Core ???
I was woundering if anyone could tell me if there is better
Heater Cores than the stock ones. If so... would you please let me know. Thank you for everything. Michael |
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12-04-2002, 10:18 AM
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huh?
 
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ttt
I think I've heard something here on the board about using a ford core. Someone will be able to tell you. ToTheTop TJ
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12-04-2002, 11:05 PM
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Sorry guys I am new at this whole thing...I have a 1970 C10 and all I wanted to know is if there is a better Heater Core than the stock ones or what you need to do to increase the air flow and increase the heat.
Also I want to Thanks 68 Stepside for your help... -Michael |
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12-04-2002, 11:35 PM
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Michael,
I can't imagine that you need more heater than a stock core can provide. Is your core original? If so, that may be your problem. A new core can do wonders! 30 years can cut way down on the heating capacity of the core.
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12-05-2002, 12:22 AM
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I'm sure you already considerd this.... But..
I had this problem also and found that my thermostat was broken (open) and the motor wasn't getting warm enough to heat the core well. Could also consider flushing your cooling system with the heater open, and blow out any crud built up in the core. I'm sure you already thought of these things however. Darren
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12-05-2002, 12:58 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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And if you put an older (mid 70's) caddy blower motor in there it'll blow a little harder.
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12-05-2002, 01:02 AM
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I just wanted to Thank everyone the gave me thier opinions and responces.
Thanks again, -Michael 
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12-05-2002, 10:50 AM
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longhronmail, is the caddy blower motor exactly the same as the truck one? Since the caddy is proalby AC, will it fit my non-AC truck?
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12-05-2002, 01:43 PM
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I bought some re-pro heater cores when i was workin on the a/c in my cab. The re-pro's car crappy as hell. I have a good friend with a parts store, none of the ones he got me fit. They were also all the heater cores in the different boxes. I put my OE back in after having it checked and flushed.
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12-06-2002, 01:24 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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For the best part, most all blower motors are basicly the same across the GM line from the mid to late 60's, and up into the 80's and 90's.
If it looks like the one in your truck...chances are, it'll fit. |
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