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bigbadchev72 · 11-23-2007, 02:36 PM

Ok this is my first winter with my 72 k5, It has a single wall top and is bedlined throughout the interior. My question is do your heaters work well? It was 15degrees this morning and I went out and fired it up 20mins before I left for work. all the windows were still frosted over including the front with 2 dinner plate sized spots that were defrosted. I mean the heater blows out fairly warm air, But maybe i need a new heater core? Supplemental heater? Do you guys have problems with yours?

pumpkin · 11-23-2007, 04:05 PM

I put a newer model a/c fan in place of the original. It blows three time the air the old one did.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-23-2007, 04:28 PM

Seat Heaters, kits available online or ebay, work very well

bigbadchev72 · 11-23-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpkin

I put a newer model a/c fan in place of the original. It blows three time the air the old one did.

I would be very interested in this, what year/model truck did you use?

Seat heaters arent gonna work with my aftermarket 4point seats

cleszkie · 11-23-2007, 04:33 PM

Try a hotter thermostat temp for winter driving. This will allow the water temp to go a bit higher, and generated more heat for your heater.

jaros44sr · 11-23-2007, 04:34 PM

My son told me you can put a bigger motor in the fan unit, supposed to be a direct bolt in. '80 to '90 maybe. If I get more info I'll pass it along, I haven't looked into it yet

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-23-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

Seat heaters arent gonna work with my aftermarket 4point seats

The ones I saw will work on any covered seats, now if they are resin then no.

Critter · 11-23-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleszkie

Try a hotter thermostat temp for winter driving. This will allow the water temp to go a bit higher, and generated more heat for your heater.

I wonder if the thermostat is working at all. If it is stuck open (or totally removed) it wouldn't really warm up at all, especially in that weather. After 20 minutes, that thing should be pretty warm!

**1970cstblazer** · 11-23-2007, 06:03 PM

The heater in my '70 worked well when I was driving daily in the winter.

bigbadchev72 · 11-23-2007, 06:06 PM

i will replace the t-stat this weekend, It has a 180degree in it now, it works great my temp gauge warms up to 190 then drops to 180 and stays there. i get decent air flow, and I realize its alot of space to heat also, just dosent seem like its working as well as it should be

jaros44sr · 11-23-2007, 06:16 PM

All the above ideas are great, but you may need a new heater core as you stated as well...JAT

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-23-2007, 07:28 PM

I totally rebuilt my whole heat system last year and it still sucks.... I have not however upgraded my motor...

jaros44sr · 11-23-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I totally rebuilt my whole heat system last year and it still sucks.... I have not however upgraded my motor...

I could be wrong,but it is not supposed to suck, it supposed to blow

The part# for the upgraded fan is pm102. and there may be one with even more cfm's

That is a seriously super cool flats racer in your avatar

the_goat · 11-23-2007, 10:08 PM

Does it need any modifications to install??

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-23-2007, 10:31 PM

Thanks for the hook up on the part # ill have to see if I can round on eup..

jaros44sr · 11-23-2007, 11:08 PM

Don't really know, just had an informal chat with my son one day while we were talkin truck stuff, and he said "ya know Dad"

I will go back and ask him the low down now. The best place to start would be the junkyard.

Ya all have a Happy Thanksgivin'.....J.

RustyParts · 11-24-2007, 03:29 PM

Cold weather is one of the reasons I put a half cab on mine. Brrrrrrr.

**pound41** · 11-24-2007, 09:34 PM

Both my blazers will run you out in the winter heat wise. New heater core does make a huge difference. My 71 was doing that but it was the duct hoses were coming apart. Got new hoses and that was it

bigbadchev72 · 11-25-2007, 12:41 AM

I have also replaced the heater ducts during the rebuild, the old ones were duct tape!

vtblazer · 11-25-2007, 07:52 AM

You need the engine to make heat, first.
Next make sure your heater core is flowing coolant.
Then and only then will you get heat into your interior.

Update this thread to, I'm sure knowing the outcome will help all.
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221219

*jojotonka* · 11-26-2007, 11:43 AM

This is probably a long shot.

Last year mine was doing the same thing, the PO had put a T-valve inline on the heater hose just before the heater core. That valve had rattled itself 90% closed so I was not getting enough coolant to make any heat.

bigbadchev72 · 11-26-2007, 06:41 PM

Went and picked up a new heater core and 195 t-stat, After getting the heater core assembly out It had a bunch of leaves and crap stuck in there. Got it all put back together and all I can say now is WOW!!! This thing puts out some serious heat! Very happy with the Results, Thanks for all the input guys!

11-23-2007, 02:36 PM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Heater!!!! Ok this is my first winter with my 72 k5, It has a single wall top and is bedlined throughout the interior. My question is do your heaters work well? It was 15degrees this morning and I went out and fired it up 20mins before I left for work. all the windows were still frosted over including the front with 2 dinner plate sized spots that were defrosted. I mean the heater blows out fairly warm air, But maybe i need a new heater core? Supplemental heater? Do you guys have problems with yours? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

11-23-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Heater!!!! I put a newer model a/c fan in place of the original. It blows three time the air the old one did.

11-23-2007, 04:28 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Heater!!!! Seat Heaters, kits available online or ebay, work very well __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-23-2007, 04:33 PM	#5
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Heater!!!! Try a hotter thermostat temp for winter driving. This will allow the water temp to go a bit higher, and generated more heat for your heater.

11-23-2007, 04:34 PM	#6
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,452	Re: Heater!!!! My son told me you can put a bigger motor in the fan unit, supposed to be a direct bolt in. '80 to '90 maybe. If I get more info I'll pass it along, I haven't looked into it yet __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-23-2007, 06:03 PM	#9
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,411	Re: Heater!!!! The heater in my '70 worked well when I was driving daily in the winter. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-23-2007, 06:06 PM	#10
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Heater!!!! i will replace the t-stat this weekend, It has a 180degree in it now, it works great my temp gauge warms up to 190 then drops to 180 and stays there. i get decent air flow, and I realize its alot of space to heat also, just dosent seem like its working as well as it should be __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

11-23-2007, 06:16 PM	#11
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,452	Re: Heater!!!! All the above ideas are great, but you may need a new heater core as you stated as well...JAT __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-23-2007, 07:28 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Heater!!!! I totally rebuilt my whole heat system last year and it still sucks.... I have not however upgraded my motor... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2007, 10:08 PM	#14
the_goat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Posts: 385	Re: Heater!!!! Does it need any modifications to install??

11-23-2007, 10:31 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Heater!!!! Thanks for the hook up on the part # ill have to see if I can round on eup.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2007, 11:08 PM	#16
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,452	Re: Heater!!!! Don't really know, just had an informal chat with my son one day while we were talkin truck stuff, and he said "ya know Dad" I will go back and ask him the low down now. The best place to start would be the junkyard. Ya all have a Happy Thanksgivin'.....J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-23-2007 at 11:09 PM.

11-24-2007, 03:29 PM	#17
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Heater!!!! Cold weather is one of the reasons I put a half cab on mine. Brrrrrrr. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

11-24-2007, 09:34 PM	#18
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Heater!!!! Both my blazers will run you out in the winter heat wise. New heater core does make a huge difference. My 71 was doing that but it was the duct hoses were coming apart. Got new hoses and that was it

11-25-2007, 12:41 AM	#19
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Heater!!!! I have also replaced the heater ducts during the rebuild, the old ones were duct tape! __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels



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11-25-2007, 07:52 AM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Heater!!!! You need the engine to make heat, first. Next make sure your heater core is flowing coolant. Then and only then will you get heat into your interior. Update this thread to, I'm sure knowing the outcome will help all. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221219

11-26-2007, 11:43 AM	#21
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: Heater!!!! This is probably a long shot. Last year mine was doing the same thing, the PO had put a T-valve inline on the heater hose just before the heater core. That valve had rattled itself 90% closed so I was not getting enough coolant to make any heat.

11-26-2007, 06:41 PM	#22
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Heater!!!! Went and picked up a new heater core and 195 t-stat, After getting the heater core assembly out It had a bunch of leaves and crap stuck in there. Got it all put back together and all I can say now is WOW!!! This thing puts out some serious heat! Very happy with the Results, Thanks for all the input guys! __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

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