Re: IML: 1964 Heat Control Valve, also check cable & clamps

["Rob van der Es" <R.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Paul,

I have the same problem with my 60, I can't complete shut off the heater :)
In cold weather this is nice, but now with the temperature rising it is 
getting pretty hot...
I guess I have to look at valve end then?

Or are the 1960 heater valves prone to failure over the years (internal 
leak) ?

Thanks,

Robert
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <randalpark@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 2:16 PM
Subject: IML: 1964 Heat Control Valve, also check cable & clamps


> Check this thoroughly first. It sounds like you are getting heat and can't 
> turn it off. That is usually a control cable problem, not the valve 
> itself. This is most common on '64 through '66 models at the lever end. 
> and '60 through '66 at the valve end.
>
> The control cable has clamps at each end, and is adjustable. Frequently, 
> the cable slips at one end, or the clamps fall off causing it to have no 
> effect on opening or closing the valve. When it fails, the valve usually 
> leaks, which it may very well do once you get it turned off.
>
> The cable also can break off at one end having the same result. You really 
> can't tell unless you look into it further. I believe that on your car, 
> you can view the operation of the valve by moving the lever if you remove 
> the glove compartment. Then you can shine a light in there and see what 
> the valve does when you move the lever. If the valve doesn't move, it will 
> also allow you to determine of the problem is at the valve end or the 
> lever end. Trouble with my '65 has been at the lever end. That is more 
> difficult to work on since there is more stuff over there, but it can be 
> done, carefully.
>
> If that turns out to be the trouble, you can become creative and replace 
> the spring clip type clamps with something more substantial. I have seen 
> combinations of filed off washers, screws, lock nuts, and lock washers 
> that were very effective. These days, even a strong cable tie might help 
> keep the original style spring clamp firmly in place.
>
> Paul W.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: zatoichi1964@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 8 May 2007 3:33 AM
> Subject: IML: heat control valve
>
> i need a heat control valve fo a 64 crown 4dr. i am trying to get the air 
> conditioning going but gotta stop the heat first.
>
> james carter
>
>
>
> > test
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