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69ChevyLB · 11-14-2004, 07:59 PM

What all is involved in changing a non A/C heater control? The weather here has gotten cold enough that I need to be able to stay warm in a leaky cab.

I have another control but it looks to me like it would be hard to replace. Thanks.

Ralph

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2004, 08:03 PM

2 large phillips headed screws on the bottom lip of the dash, push the controller in and pul it down. You may have to sit on the floor for this part, byut unplug the light, unplug the blower motor switch, diconnect (and don't confuse them) the cables...then put it all back together.
This is a good time to spray some PB Blaster in the cables, and on the lever pivot points since they like to bind and break off...which is probably why your heater controll has no levers now.

69ChevyLB · 11-14-2004, 08:21 PM

Sounds easy enough. Thanks!

Ralph

PanelDeland · 11-14-2004, 09:12 PM

I would suggest getting a no-pop kit from one of the vendors.If memory serves they run around $30.00 or so and will solve the broken lever problem.The cables need lubing regularly though.I put mine in a drain pan of old oil for a couple of days.The no-pop kit will take a couple hours to install but has steel levers instead of the factory pot metal ones.

1978steven · 11-14-2004, 10:30 PM

I just rebuilt my '71 heater control with the Never-Pop Lever Kit for Old Air Products. I paid $28.00 for it at the local swap meet. Very easy to install and now I can sit in the driver seat and control the heater settings.

BurnoutNova · 11-15-2004, 05:03 AM

funny you ask that... i just got my new cables from chevy duty today!

i was thinking the same thing... fix it befor winter so i dont have to mess with them later.

dwaite72lnghrn · 11-15-2004, 07:20 AM

1 word of caution when you screw it back down, On my 72 a white wire runs along the lip to the passenger door light switch. I pinched it one time and the lights came on, During the day I did not see them 6 hours later some kid is knocking on the door saying hey mister your lights are on in your truck. Luckily truck turned right over and did not have to jump it at 6:00am

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2004, 04:36 PM

LOL dwaite...I've done the EXACT same thing...except since i had a cargo light, I cought it myself.

11-14-2004, 07:59 PM	#1
69ChevyLB Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 249	heater control replacement What all is involved in changing a non A/C heater control? The weather here has gotten cold enough that I need to be able to stay warm in a leaky cab. I have another control but it looks to me like it would be hard to replace. Thanks. Ralph __________________ 69 C10 LWB Project 47 Cushman Scooter Project It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a psycho all your life.

11-14-2004, 08:21 PM	#3
69ChevyLB Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 249	Sounds easy enough. Thanks! Ralph __________________ 69 C10 LWB Project 47 Cushman Scooter Project It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a psycho all your life.

11-14-2004, 09:12 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I would suggest getting a no-pop kit from one of the vendors.If memory serves they run around $30.00 or so and will solve the broken lever problem.The cables need lubing regularly though.I put mine in a drain pan of old oil for a couple of days.The no-pop kit will take a couple hours to install but has steel levers instead of the factory pot metal ones. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-14-2004, 10:30 PM	#5
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	I just rebuilt my '71 heater control with the Never-Pop Lever Kit for Old Air Products. I paid $28.00 for it at the local swap meet. Very easy to install and now I can sit in the driver seat and control the heater settings. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-15-2004, 07:20 AM	#7
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	1 word of caution when you screw it back down, On my 72 a white wire runs along the lip to the passenger door light switch. I pinched it one time and the lights came on, During the day I did not see them 6 hours later some kid is knocking on the door saying hey mister your lights are on in your truck. Luckily truck turned right over and did not have to jump it at 6:00am __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

11-14-2004, 08:03 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	2 large phillips headed screws on the bottom lip of the dash, push the controller in and pul it down. You may have to sit on the floor for this part, byut unplug the light, unplug the blower motor switch, diconnect (and don't confuse them) the cables...then put it all back together. This is a good time to spray some PB Blaster in the cables, and on the lever pivot points since they like to bind and break off...which is probably why your heater controll has no levers now.

11-15-2004, 05:03 AM	#6
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	funny you ask that... i just got my new cables from chevy duty today! i was thinking the same thing... fix it befor winter so i dont have to mess with them later.

11-15-2004, 04:36 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL dwaite...I've done the EXACT same thing...except since i had a cargo light, I cought it myself.

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