Heater valve for '47

Park_W

Anyone have one of these cable-controlled heater control valves? This one's from our fairly original '47C8, and the bottom "nipple" was pretty much welded to the aluminum head. Broke off when I tried to remove it. The upper part is still OK, so one with the upper part damaged would still be usable.

mars55

If you cannot find a Hudson heater control valve, maybe these aftermarket heater control valves would work. Four Seasons 74648 ('65 AMC American) pull to open or Four Seasons 74682 ('70 AMC Hornet V-8) pull to close.



To see picture of the Four Seasons heater control valves, enter the part number into part search box on the left hand side.



http://www.4s.com/4sCat/CatalogSearch.aspx?action=GetPartSrch&Site=FourSeasons

edhamlin

mars55 wrote:

If you cannot find a Hudson heater control valve, maybe these aftermarket heater control valves would work. Four Seasons 74648 ('65 AMC American) pull to open or Four Seasons 74682 ('70 AMC Hornet V-8) pull to close.



To see picture of the Four Seasons heater control valves, enter the part number into part search box on the left hand side.



http://www.4s.com/4sCat/CatalogSearch.aspx?action=GetPartSrch&Site=FourSeasons

I just checked and these are available online from http://www.partsamerica.com. Enter the part number in the search box; you will get a few results, two of which are actually a control valve. I'm sure they're available through other sources, but didn't take the time to do a thorough search. Caveat: I have no experience with PartsAmerica, so can't endorse them.

hdsn49

Park,



My 49 Brougham had one of those heater controls on the engine when I got the car. When I rebuilt the engine and restored the car I replaced it with a ranco valve. I might still have the old one. I will check this weekend.



Ed

Ol racer

If you want a cable operated Universal Valve Southern Air Rods www.southernrods.com (and others) have an In-Line Shut Off Valve for $15 that works well.....

mars55

edhamlin wrote:

I just checked and these are available online from http://www.partsamerica.com. Enter the part number in the search box; you will get a few results, two of which are actually a control valve. I'm sure they're available through other sources, but didn't take the time to do a thorough search. Caveat: I have no experience with PartsAmerica, so can't endorse them.

PartsAmerica is part of that vast auto parts chain we all know and love. The PartsAmerica.com Team includes Advance Auto Parts, Checker Auto Parts, Schuck's Auto Supply, Kragen Auto Parts and CSK Auto, Inc.

Park_W

I'd like to stay with the original type valve if I can find one, but thanks, Mars55, for the info on the AMC ones. They'll be a good alternative. Hdsn49, if you find your old one, could you please e-mail me direct at hetpwald@comporium.net (remove the het). Thanks to all for the good info and suggestions.