[DeTomaso] Heater valve Rebuild

[Christopher Kimball]

My heater valve was a bit different than what I saw on the forum a while back, but I did find the place to order the gasket I needed,, but it has been on back order for months now.  I lost patience and ended up buying a valve for a '70's AMC AMX (I believe).  I used hoses and hose clamps to put it in place of the original and it works great with no leaks.

Chris
#3846

> From: cengles at cox.net
> To: claywillmott at hotmail.com
> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:57:29 -0500
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Heater valve Rebuild
> 
> Dear Clay,
> 
>            When I rebuilt my valves ages ago,   I seem to recall that all 
> that was needed was an o ring, which was available locally at the Ace 
> Hardware store.   I don't know of a rebuild kit and I doubt that one exists, 
> as "rebuilding" it is basically a simple disassemble-clean- replace O 
> ring-add waterproof grease and reassemble process.   I will see if I can 
> find the tech article on rebuilding them and send it to you.
> 
>                      Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "clay willmott" <claywillmott at hotmail.com>
> To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:46 PM
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Heater valve Rebuild
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Anyone know off hand where the rubber o ring gasket and internal 
> plastic/rubber stopper can be purchased or is it easier to get a new heater 
> valve?  I thought there may be a rebuild kit available.
> 
> My heater valve has FORD stamped on it and part numbers 67 PG  and 8495A-A.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Clay
> 
> 
> 
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