Heater motor plastic cap

[dj2002]

Cool.  Do you have any pics or process suggestions on how to tear it down?  My box is a 76.  Will the 72 conversion work on a 76?

 

Thanks again!

[Driv3r]

Cool.  Do you have any pics or process suggestions on how to tear it down?  My box is a 76.  Will the 72 conversion work on a 76?

 

Thanks again!

 

Yes of course, all you need is a pre 73 heater valve and a reducer hose. You can buy the hose on eBay for less than $10. The in/outlet diameter of 72 valve is smaller than 73-76 so you'd need the reducer.

 

If you're planning to pull the box out then do proper restoration. There are some useful tips & tutorials here but my only tip is to take photos of each step and bag/mark items accordingly so you can reverse the project for assembly.

 

Remember, same heater box was installed in RHD cars so it's easy to get confused at re-assembly because rods and cables are installed the other way around. So just because it looks right, it doesn't mean it is!

 

Cheers

[dj2002]

I pulled it out and ordered the blunt kit.  100 bucks!  Wow!

 

Thanks for your help!

[dj2002]

Took the box to the local rad gy

On ‎2017‎-‎04‎-‎01 at 7:20 PM, Driv3r said:

 

Yes of course, all you need is a pre 73 heater valve and a reducer hose. You can buy the hose on eBay for less than $10. The in/outlet diameter of 72 valve is smaller than 73-76 so you'd need the reducer.

 

If you're planning to pull the box out then do proper restoration. There are some useful tips & tutorials here but my only tip is to take photos of each step and bag/mark items accordingly so you can reverse the project for assembly.

 

Remember, same heater box was installed in RHD cars so it's easy to get confused at re-assembly because rods and cables are installed the other way around. So just because it looks right, it doesn't mean it is!

 

Cheers

Took the box to the local rad guy.  He purged and pressure testing.  It is holding well so, once the bluntly expensive plastic cup and o-rings show up, back in and time for another run.  I need to only get the expansion tank in for the fuel pump and I get to turn the inka beast over.  A moment long anticipated!

 

Thanks again.