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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