heater box control valve

[vtwinsport]

Hey all,
Anyone know if someone is making these little plastic end pieces in metal? This is the second time mine has broke and I only found out through summer cleaning of the system.

[tucsonjwt]

Classic Parts has them. Air recirculating valve link rod part. $1.95, so you might as well get several like I did - shipping is more than the part cost.

[vtwinsport]

Thanks. I think I'm going to fabricate one, either out of a chunk of aluminum or flast 18 guage steel. I shoudl have pics up by end of the week. I don't want to have to fix this again.

[dswancutt]

They were still available from GM for $2.25. p/n 3018715

[vtwinsport]

Here's my fabricated replacement. Made out of scrap 18g galvanized steel. Took a 2" x 1.5" square (sort of) and and marked where old plastic piece went.
bent over a tab for the plunger arm to attach to and mimick the old plastic tab. drilled a 1/8 hole. lined up on the vent door, marked with pencil two holes and drilled 2 1/8 holes. Used sheet metal screws (truss heads) (pancakes) about a 1/2" long. Use a small cotter pin to replace the nail chev used. Might write how to on the blog about it for those who want more detail.
Workes great. Just make sure you hold the door closed by the rod above the box to make sure the plate isn't too close to the left and prevent the door from closing (my first attempt).

[vtwinsport]

Originally Posted by dswancutt

They were still available from GM for $2.25. p/n 3018715

But they're plastic right? The plastic ones keep breaking on mine.

[motornut]

looks awesome
may wana patent that eh!

[vtwinsport]

No hangups with this design. 2 days later and it works just fine.