A/C & Heater control cables - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lee H · 08-29-2010, 10:59 AM

I finally installed a NOS A/C heater control unit replacing a not so good repop. Much better quality. I played with the repop cables for quite a while and can not get them to operate properly, not even close. I swapped cables positions several times between the levers and still no luck. I have never played with these types of cables before. Any advise would be appriciated. (I do have the assembly manual showing the correct position and location of the cables). Maybe it's a matter of getting OEM cables? Thanks.

red71cheyenne · 08-29-2010, 11:45 AM

Not sure on the repop cables, but on the originals if you will lube them with some teflon spray or if you can get some good grease down inside them, it'll help immensely!

71 super · 08-29-2010, 08:35 PM

The cables were still available from GM a year or so ago, but they needed a special tool to crimp the clamps onto the actual cable (some assembly required). You might check with classic muscle in Winston- salem NC to check availability.

hounddogs! · 08-29-2010, 08:43 PM

The clamps can be opened up and moved where you need them. Mark the correct location on the cable housing, then use a cold chisel to set them in place.

Lee H · 08-30-2010, 10:49 AM

OK, thanks, I'll call classic muscle. Anyone have a picture of the tool or have one for sale?

08-29-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	A/C & Heater control cables I finally installed a NOS A/C heater control unit replacing a not so good repop. Much better quality. I played with the repop cables for quite a while and can not get them to operate properly, not even close. I swapped cables positions several times between the levers and still no luck. I have never played with these types of cables before. Any advise would be appriciated. (I do have the assembly manual showing the correct position and location of the cables). Maybe it's a matter of getting OEM cables? Thanks. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-29-2010, 11:45 AM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: A/C & Heater control cables Not sure on the repop cables, but on the originals if you will lube them with some teflon spray or if you can get some good grease down inside them, it'll help immensely! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-29-2010, 08:35 PM	#3
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: A/C & Heater control cables The cables were still available from GM a year or so ago, but they needed a special tool to crimp the clamps onto the actual cable (some assembly required). You might check with classic muscle in Winston- salem NC to check availability. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

08-29-2010, 08:43 PM	#4
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 886	Re: A/C & Heater control cables The clamps can be opened up and moved where you need them. Mark the correct location on the cable housing, then use a cold chisel to set them in place. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

08-30-2010, 10:49 AM	#5
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: A/C & Heater control cables OK, thanks, I'll call classic muscle. Anyone have a picture of the tool or have one for sale? __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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