Help needed IDing an A/C component - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Prong · 08-10-2009, 04:13 AM

Do any of you guys know the exact name of this part? I suspect it cuts off the outside air when the a/c is selected. It sits in the passenger side cowl area under the cowl screen. I need to replace it due to the fact that the "hinge" area that allows it to open/close as required has almost completely broken. It came off of my 79 K10 with the factory air. I found one number stamped on it which may be a GM number: 6262685 -A Any help on locating a replacement would be much appreciated as well.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-10-2009, 12:50 PM

i dont see this anywhere in the catalog from LMC are yoou sure its factory? they have similar things in the kick panels vents

gchemist · 08-10-2009, 06:56 PM

You'll have to grab one from a truck. I've never seen a replacement available.

Here is a photo of its location:

*78 Chevyrado* · 08-10-2009, 08:10 PM

It's stock, I've got one in my '78.

MY '78 GM Manual says it's called a "AIR INLET VALVE". The one in the kick panel is called a "PLENUM VALVE". The valve you have pictured blocks or allows incoming air to pass into the Plenum and then into the cab.

3r!c84 · 08-10-2009, 09:09 PM

do that help the air get out when u slam the door?

Prong · 08-11-2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

It's stock, I've got one in my '78.

MY '78 GM Manual says it's called a "AIR INLET VALVE". The one in the kick panel is called a "PLENUM VALVE". The valve you have pictured blocks or allows incoming air to pass into the Plenum and then into the cab.

Thanks for the info. Does it list a part number, by chance?

*78 Chevyrado* · 08-12-2009, 08:37 PM

no part numbers, I only have the fixit manual and not the parts book. It'll likely be a junkyard item.

08-10-2009, 04:13 AM	#1
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Help needed IDing an A/C component Do any of you guys know the exact name of this part? I suspect it cuts off the outside air when the a/c is selected. It sits in the passenger side cowl area under the cowl screen. I need to replace it due to the fact that the "hinge" area that allows it to open/close as required has almost completely broken. It came off of my 79 K10 with the factory air. I found one number stamped on it which may be a GM number: 6262685 -A Any help on locating a replacement would be much appreciated as well.

08-10-2009, 12:50 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Help needed IDing an A/C component i dont see this anywhere in the catalog from LMC are yoou sure its factory? they have similar things in the kick panels vents __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-10-2009, 06:56 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Help needed IDing an A/C component You'll have to grab one from a truck. I've never seen a replacement available. Here is a photo of its location: __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-10-2009, 08:10 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Help needed IDing an A/C component It's stock, I've got one in my '78. MY '78 GM Manual says it's called a "AIR INLET VALVE". The one in the kick panel is called a "PLENUM VALVE". The valve you have pictured blocks or allows incoming air to pass into the Plenum and then into the cab.

08-10-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Help needed IDing an A/C component do that help the air get out when u slam the door? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-12-2009, 08:37 PM	#7
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Help needed IDing an A/C component no part numbers, I only have the fixit manual and not the parts book. It'll likely be a junkyard item.



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