I don't want to take apart more than I have to. Thank you in advance Anne
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How do I Change the Heater Core on a 1963 Lark Cruiser?
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Cool/Heat: How do I Change the Heater Core on a 1963 Lark Cruiser?
Mabel 1949 Champion
Hawk 1957 Silverhawk
Gus 1958 Transtar
The Prez 1955 President State
Blu 1957 Golden Hawk
Daisy 1954 Regal Commander Starlight Coupe
Fresno,Ca
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After removing the air distribution duct and Defroster Hoses (screw in firewall), just drop the Heater core enclosure box under the dash after removing the attachments: Hoses and Cables. Then you can pull the Core from the firewall.
Get an old plastic dishpan or similar to catch the coolant that does not drain from the hoses first and pull the Carpet back.
I think it will kind of explain itself, once you get into it.
Good luck with it, wait to take your morning shower until AFTER doing this!StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Removing the glove box may make it easier. The whole fan/heater/core assembly should drop out.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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Why do you need to remove it? If you are experiencing a leak, check the water control valve, which is held on to the back of the dash by two bolts. If you do have to remove the core, it will drop out - just one of those jobs where you have to lay on the passenger floor.Eric DeRosa
\'63 R2 Lark
\'60 Lark Convertible
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Anne, not nearly as easy as the '59-'60 Larks but, be thankful it's not an S-10 with A/C.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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Originally posted by Studebakercenteroforegon View PostThe "Vanity" (mentioned as "glove box" above) is not in the way at all.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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Anne, for what it's worth, I documented my heater rebuild on my blog a couple years ago. Here are the links; maybe they'll help.
#1: Removal and Disassembly
#2: Rebuild Blower & Diverter Box
#3: Reinstallation
Good luck!
Clark in San Diego | '63 Standard (F2) "Barney" | http://studeblogger.blogspot.com
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