Cool/Heat: Heater control valve

[PeterHawk]

Any suggestions where I can get a replacement heater control valve?

[tim333]

Check with Robert Kapteyn

[2moredoors]

Studebaker International advertise rebuilt heater control valves on page 196 of their catalogue. PN 532880 1953 to 57 all models & 1962 Hawk. $89.95 exchange.

[63 R2 Hawk]

I rebuilt mine about 5 years ago for less than $10 usd and it is still working fine.. I don't remember the NAPA part number but it is a Ranco replacement part. Took a little over 2 hours, including draining and refilling the cooling system.

[Tom Bredehoft]

The Ranco repair is a slam dunk, but not for the faint-hearted, you gotta tear it apart and pound it back together.

[63 R2 Hawk]

The Ranco repair is a slam dunk, but not for the faint-hearted, you gotta tear it apart and pound it back together.

...and take some pics and use a felt pen to put some witness marks on the different pieces so you can put it back together the same way it came apart. Ask me how I know this is a good idea....

[studegary]

Either rebuild it or, if you only use the car in good weather, block off (pipe plugs) the outlets/inlets where the heater hoses attach.

[BILT4ME]

I removed my factory valve and installed a 3/4" ball valve with (2) brass hose nipples. I have not taken the time (yet) to set it up to be actuated by the cable from the inside, but I will eventually. Right now, it's a matter of popping the hood, and turning the lever to be on or off. It's as simple as checking the oil (Which I have to do regularly anyway.) I thought I had pics, but don't yet.

[55 56 PREZ 4D]

NAPA part # 6601000 for the seals to rebuild.

http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/Ranco/rancotb/rancotb.html

The washers are available in stock at NAPA, Ranco valves were used on many makes and for many years.
Do be very careful handling the capillary tube and the bellows. Whatever gas was used in them stinks to high heaven if they are broken.