Heater Control Valve??

[studehunter]

Can someone explain to me how the heater control valve works on a 54 coupe? I know you pull the control handle to open the valve and it allows the hot water from the water pump to flow, but I do not understatnd the purpose of the thermostat wire leading from the edge.


Thanks


Domenic Manera
1954 Regal Starlight Coupe

[JDP]

It's a crude climate control to regulate the heat in the cabin.

JDP/Maryland
63 R2 SuperHawk (Caesar)
spent to date $54664,75
64 R2 GT (Sid)
spent to date $62,839.60
63 Lark 2 door
57 wagon
39 Coupe express

[JDP]

It's a crude climate control to regulate the heat in the cabin.

JDP/Maryland
63 R2 SuperHawk (Caesar)
spent to date $54664,75
64 R2 GT (Sid)
spent to date $62,839.60
63 Lark 2 door
57 wagon
39 Coupe express

[studehunter]

Thanks a lot, I sorta thought that was what it did, so the thermostat wire has no purpose I guess.

Domenic Manera
1954 Regal Starlight Coupe

[studehunter]

Thanks a lot, I sorta thought that was what it did, so the thermostat wire has no purpose I guess.

Domenic Manera
1954 Regal Starlight Coupe

[Tom Bredehoft]

The thermostat wire, if it is entire (doesn't leak) adjusts the amount of hot water going to the heater. As the heat in the cabin rises, the amount of hot water decreases. If it's adjusted right, you don't need to adjust it, just leave it alone.

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Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe
'55 President State Sedan (Under Construction) 122 hrs.
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars

[Tom Bredehoft]

The thermostat wire, if it is entire (doesn't leak) adjusts the amount of hot water going to the heater. As the heat in the cabin rises, the amount of hot water decreases. If it's adjusted right, you don't need to adjust it, just leave it alone.

[img=left]http://www.alink.com/personal/tbredehoft/Bothcars4.jpg[/img=left]
Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe
'55 President State Sedan (Under Construction) 122 hrs.
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars

[bondobilly]

The "thermostat wire" has a purpose. I forget the technical term but if it works, by hanging down, it will adjust the heat level, not the fan motor like todays cars.

Becareful not to break it, or twist it or crimp it.

[bondobilly]

The "thermostat wire" has a purpose. I forget the technical term but if it works, by hanging down, it will adjust the heat level, not the fan motor like todays cars.

Becareful not to break it, or twist it or crimp it.

[StudeRich]

The thermostatic control works everywhere on the settings EXCEPT full on or full OFF, the Owners Manual explains the operation of the Climitizer and reminds you that the system does NOT work unless you open the right outside air vent!

You would be surprised how many people drove Studes for years and always wondered why there was very little heat!

quote:Originally posted by bondobilly

/cut/The "thermostat wire" has a purpose. I forget the technical term but if it works, by hanging down, it will adjust the heat level/cut

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[StudeRich]

The thermostatic control works everywhere on the settings EXCEPT full on or full OFF, the Owners Manual explains the operation of the Climitizer and reminds you that the system does NOT work unless you open the right outside air vent!

You would be surprised how many people drove Studes for years and always wondered why there was very little heat!

quote:Originally posted by bondobilly

/cut/The "thermostat wire" has a purpose. I forget the technical term but if it works, by hanging down, it will adjust the heat level/cut

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[lstude]

quote:You would be surprised how many people drove Studes for years and always wondered why there was very little heat!

That's why there is a door on the inside so air will go to the heater core and not into the passenger compartment. If you look at the pictures of Studebakers in the snow that I posted, only about half of them have the right vent door open.

Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[lstude]

quote:You would be surprised how many people drove Studes for years and always wondered why there was very little heat!

That's why there is a door on the inside so air will go to the heater core and not into the passenger compartment. If you look at the pictures of Studebakers in the snow that I posted, only about half of them have the right vent door open.

Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[rockne10]

The right outside vent door is open in my car all winter. The heater motor is only on until the cabin is comfortable; then, I may even reduce the heater control. That thing can make it unbearably warm, even in the coldest weather.

[rockne10]

The right outside vent door is open in my car all winter. The heater motor is only on until the cabin is comfortable; then, I may even reduce the heater control. That thing can make it unbearably warm, even in the coldest weather.