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Blue85 · 02-07-2005, 06:45 PM

yesterday it was pretty cold when i first fired up my truck, went to turn on the heater fan and the lever broke in half. Heres the question, are these easily repaired or should i just find another one?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-07-2005, 06:52 PM

I've done that before, it sucks. I think you can buy new arms. I took a crappy lookin plain jain flat black one and repaired my chrome "delux" one with it. I think it took me an hour to get it all out, take it apart, put it back together and get it back in. There's a pin that holds the arms in the assembly. I can't remember all that was involved, but once you look at it, and if you have a parts donor, it should be fairly simple to figure out. I "fixed" mine 'cause it had nice crome and stuff, I didn't like the flat black one I had. It's easier if you have another to swap out. Like I said, I also think you can buy the arms. I'm pretty sure I've seen them in LMC but I'd check our board vendors first. Good luck

nickdaytona · 02-07-2005, 07:07 PM

I just ordered a complete rebuild kit for my '70 for $22. It includes a new fac, all levers and knobs. For that price you can't go wrong. The price is for a non AC heater controller kit. Check out all the onlines but look at Chevy Duty as they have the pics and descriptions.

Tx Firefighter · 02-07-2005, 07:46 PM

That kit Nick is talking about is made by Old Air Products. They call it the "never pop levers". They are made out of better material than the stockers were.

I've used that kit many times. With a few hours of detail work and the kit, you can have an absolutely brand new looking and working control head.

It's money well spent and a very gratifying project too.

Rod · 02-07-2005, 08:41 PM

I'd say repair it..careful how you get those other 2 knobs off or you'll be needing 3 levers. You'll have to pull the other two apart to get the replacement lever in. I broke a few before I figured how I manage to do it..I use a set of bent needle nose and try to pop off the knob straight or use the tips of the needle nose to straddle the shaft and pry a little each way to loosen it up and pop it off. I'm not grabbing the knob its self, I'm prying underneath it.

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-07-2005, 08:46 PM

Not to hijack but does anybody have a pic of the controls. I dont have any labels on mine, and since we're on the subject, I couldnt miss a good oportunity to not start a worthless thread.

-Cory

Sweet72 · 02-07-2005, 08:57 PM

This is why GM included a replacement lever with your truck, yes there is/was a new lever on top of the heater control unit held in place by a spring clip. The originals are pot metal and break easily so go with the Old Air rebuild kit. It has steel levers and is well made. The instructions with my kit said to buy a can of paint (brand and part no. of paint included) to renew the face. Mine looks like new now. Save the old unbroken levers and put a spare in the spring clip for emergencies.

**Green Machine** · 02-07-2005, 09:38 PM

I've puchased new ones before from LMC Just looked it up. It's 4.95 plus shipping I supppose. Part # 30-2652 for non A/C

Dean'smeanmachine · 01-07-2014, 11:43 AM

about 9 years later, this thread has helped me cuase i just broke mine. SNAP!! ARGH!!

**jabborabbo** · 01-07-2014, 01:11 PM

I see that they offer both a rebuild kit and a complete assembly:

http://www.classicparts.com/Heater-P...oducts/296/2/0

A question for anyone that's rebuilt these things in the past: is it worth the extra $60 to just replace the whole assembly rather than disassemble the existing one?

**29od1** · 01-07-2014, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabborabbo

A question for anyone that's rebuilt these things in the past: is it worth the extra $60 to just replace the whole assembly rather than disassemble the existing one?

Not in my opinion. It's a very easy mod to do using the kit. Plus the new style heater assembly doesn't have the same visual appearance for the lense lighting that the old style does.

RCbowtie69 · 01-07-2014, 06:25 PM

Just repaired 3 controls this week,just buy the kits & some of them comes with instruction.It is really easy.

Lattimer · 01-07-2014, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabborabbo

I see that they offer both a rebuild kit and a complete assembly:

http://www.classicparts.com/Heater-P...oducts/296/2/0

A question for anyone that's rebuilt these things in the past: is it worth the extra $60 to just replace the whole assembly rather than disassemble the existing one?

Unless the bezel is severely corroded, I wouldn't replace it.

Mine, the rivets that hold the bezel to the steel backing plate had broken, so I put new levers on it, new face sticker, and used JB Weld to hold it all together. Looks like new and works perfect.

I couldn't see paying that much if I could fix what I had.

02-07-2005, 06:45 PM	#1
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02-07-2005, 06:52 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I've done that before, it sucks. I think you can buy new arms. I took a crappy lookin plain jain flat black one and repaired my chrome "delux" one with it. I think it took me an hour to get it all out, take it apart, put it back together and get it back in. There's a pin that holds the arms in the assembly. I can't remember all that was involved, but once you look at it, and if you have a parts donor, it should be fairly simple to figure out. I "fixed" mine 'cause it had nice crome and stuff, I didn't like the flat black one I had. It's easier if you have another to swap out. Like I said, I also think you can buy the arms. I'm pretty sure I've seen them in LMC but I'd check our board vendors first. Good luck __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-07-2005, 07:07 PM	#3
nickdaytona Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11	Heater fix-no problem I just ordered a complete rebuild kit for my '70 for $22. It includes a new fac, all levers and knobs. For that price you can't go wrong. The price is for a non AC heater controller kit. Check out all the onlines but look at Chevy Duty as they have the pics and descriptions.

02-07-2005, 07:46 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	That kit Nick is talking about is made by Old Air Products. They call it the "never pop levers". They are made out of better material than the stockers were. I've used that kit many times. With a few hours of detail work and the kit, you can have an absolutely brand new looking and working control head. It's money well spent and a very gratifying project too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-07-2005, 08:41 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I'd say repair it..careful how you get those other 2 knobs off or you'll be needing 3 levers. You'll have to pull the other two apart to get the replacement lever in. I broke a few before I figured how I manage to do it..I use a set of bent needle nose and try to pop off the knob straight or use the tips of the needle nose to straddle the shaft and pry a little each way to loosen it up and pop it off. I'm not grabbing the knob its self, I'm prying underneath it. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-07-2005, 08:46 PM	#6
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Not to hijack but does anybody have a pic of the controls. I dont have any labels on mine, and since we're on the subject, I couldnt miss a good oportunity to not start a worthless thread. -Cory

02-07-2005, 08:57 PM	#7
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	This is why GM included a replacement lever with your truck, yes there is/was a new lever on top of the heater control unit held in place by a spring clip. The originals are pot metal and break easily so go with the Old Air rebuild kit. It has steel levers and is well made. The instructions with my kit said to buy a can of paint (brand and part no. of paint included) to renew the face. Mine looks like new now. Save the old unbroken levers and put a spare in the spring clip for emergencies. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

02-07-2005, 09:38 PM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	I've puchased new ones before from LMC Just looked it up. It's 4.95 plus shipping I supppose. Part # 30-2652 for non A/C

01-07-2014, 11:43 AM	#9
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: I broke my heater control about 9 years later, this thread has helped me cuase i just broke mine. SNAP!! ARGH!! __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

01-07-2014, 01:11 PM	#10
jabborabbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Podunk, Texas Posts: 750	Re: I broke my heater control I see that they offer both a rebuild kit and a complete assembly: http://www.classicparts.com/Heater-P...oducts/296/2/0 A question for anyone that's rebuilt these things in the past: is it worth the extra $60 to just replace the whole assembly rather than disassemble the existing one?

01-07-2014, 06:25 PM	#12
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: I broke my heater control Just repaired 3 controls this week,just buy the kits & some of them comes with instruction.It is really easy. __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,



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