[DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switch

[Christopher Kimball]

Dear Barry,
 
Great news--I called the phone number on the invoce you sent, and they gave me the number for Seal Source in Portland (503-281-0020), part of the same company, and they could get me the seals and O rings ($2.00 and .25, respectively), so I ordered some and they should be here next week.
 
Thanks again for your help with this, I soon should be able to have a warm cabin once again!
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris
 
 


From: oldwheel at mts.netTo: chrisvkimball at msn.comSubject: Re: [DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switchDate: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:29:58 -0600



Chris
 
I'll find them for you if you can wait a week or two. I paid $5.00 each for mine. 
 
I've attached a copy of the order where I bought the items for my valve. When you reassemble the valve, make sure you orint the parts so the pressure side heater hose is trying to push the white plastic disc closed and the little rod forces it open when heat is called for. It is possible to arrange things backwards and the little seal on the rod is not really up to the extra pressure. I have wondered if maybe that's where some of the complaints about the heater valve not closing completety come from too, but I'm not sure. It seems like a nicely made little valve to me. 
 
Barry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Christopher Kimball 
To: Barry Seib 
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 6:14 PM
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switch
Let me know your price for one of those seals--I'll gladly pay for it along with shipping and handling! Alternatively, if you know the supplier and the part # I could go on line to try and find some. Thanks again, Chris 


From: oldwheel at mts.netTo: chrisvkimball at msn.comSubject: Re: [DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switchDate: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:36:46 -0600


Chris
I bought these seals locally here in Canada. I will look for the spares I bought. All my Pantera stuff is out of bounds right now because I have a painter doing some touch up work on my Pantera in the workshop. I have everything else bundled up and taped in plastic sheeting until he's done making a mess ! If you haven't heard back from me in a week, ping me and remind me.
Barry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Christopher Kimball 
To: Barry Seib 
Cc: DetomasoList 
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 10:53 PM
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switch
Wow--that's more than generous, thanks!I'm pretty sure the white plastic part is as it should be, and even if not, the two larger rubber seals look in pretty good shape and I have some rubber reconditioner I can use on them just to make sure.The tiny seal is the problem.  If you can remember where you got yours, I'll order a couple myself since that's all I need for the thing to work again.Thanks again!Sincerely,Chris#3846


From: oldwheel at mts.netTo: chrisvkimball at msn.comCC: detomaso at realbig.comSubject: Re: [DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switchDate: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:58:17 -0600


Hi Chris
 
I rebuilt mine last year. I had a hard time finding the tiny seal you're talking about and the O ring should be Gycol proof too. Not many O rings are. My valve is back together so I can't look at the white plastic part for you, but if you send me a good large photo of the part, I'll offer you my opinion. If your valve is actually repairable, I'll go looking for the parts you need. I think I bought a spare seal because it was so hard to find the right ones.
 
Barry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Christopher Kimball 
To: Barry Seib 
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:26 PM
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switch
That is exactly the one.  I think all I need is the tiny, rubber washer thing through which the "L" shaped rod slides. Sincerely, Chris PS:  The while plastic part appears to have a crack in the side, but upon closer examination, it looks like it's a small slit that is supposed to be there.  Does yours have the same tiny gap in it?


From: oldwheel at mts.netTo: chrisvkimball at msn.comSubject: [DeTomaso] help with disassembled heater on/off switchDate: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:11:46 -0600


Chris
Is this what your valve looks like?
 
Barry