I need heater help
 

My heater blows heat into the cab... all the time. I have messed with the controls, which are broken off and behind the dash, and nothing stops the hot air altogether... it just blows less. Is there a way to disconnect/block off/stop the heater? The hoses in the engine compartment are new, but I haven't done anything with the heater or the controls. I don't have A/C and I won't need heat for 5 months or more, but with summer pushing temps into the 90's... I'm baking in there. :devil: Any help would be appreciated.

Oh yeah... I don't think this makes a difference, but here's a little more background...

The PO told me there was a problem with the heater controls so he wired in a toggle switch to turn the fan on and off. This past winter I realized that there was just as much heat coming from the dash area with or without the fan on. I disconnected the switch because it was wired directly to the battery and I was sure I would leave it on and drain the battery.

heat
 

I had the same problem. The baffles inside the ducting work are probably broken. All i did was reroute the water away from the heater core. It is a quick and easy fix. Just loop the hot water directly back to the radiator.

Thanks for the quick response! :D

Does that cause the motor to run hotter?

There is a valve you can buy at the auto parts store that fits in your heater hoses. It cost about $9.95. You can turn your heat off for the summer, and on for the winter.

LOLLOLOLOOOOOOOoo i quickly came up with the solution as chris described.

Chris' idea is a good one, just be sure you stop the water before the core for best results, instead of after.

I have the exact same problem. Also have a toggle switch for the fan control. I just bypassed the heater core.

Thanks Guys!

can anyone post a pic. of a clean bypass for summer driving.

bypass valve
 

I'm not positive that this is what they are talking about, but here is what was on my truck when I bought it: (top left)


http://www.myoldtruck.com/photopost/...hoto_2-med.JPG