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| banger |
 Feb 27 2007, 07:21 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 354 Joined: 12-November 06 From: Santa Clarita Member No.: 7,205 Region Association: Southern California  |
I was wondering if anyone had come up with new seals for inside the flapper boxes. Just trying to make it so I get heat when I want it, and no heat when I dont. At the moment, it seems to leak a little, and can get a bit warm in the car. After looking at the flappers, it looks like they had some type of seal on them at one point, but not much left after 35 years. And, I have already heard the usual comments of "Buy headers and a jacket"
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| SGB |
Feb 28 2007, 08:51 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Helper springs is a great idea. I've asked this same question- think it was in August. In my flappers, the asbestos (I'm guessing) ring had come lose, so right now I have bad sealing too. I've adjusted and readjusted the cables too. In fact, it leaked just as much hot air with the cables disconnected. There has to be some kind of high temp capable stuff we can use to make new ones. Where are the fabricators? Hey out there! Bruce, or Engman, or Dr Evil, or ...
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| Pat Garvey |
Feb 28 2007, 08:25 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(SGB @ Feb 28 2007, 09:51 AM)  Helper springs is a great idea. I've asked this same question- think it was in August. In my flappers, the asbestos (I'm guessing) ring had come lose, so right now I have bad sealing too. I've adjusted and readjusted the cables too. In fact, it leaked just as much hot air with the cables disconnected. There has to be some kind of high temp capable stuff we can use to make new ones. Where are the fabricators? Hey out there! Bruce, or Engman, or Dr Evil, or ... It takes a LOT of prolonged bad weather to screw these simple valves up. And, they are very simple. If you can make suitable adjustments via the cables, it's time to replace. These are probably the last of the914 bargains out there. Not only can you pick them up regularly on eBay for $20, but you can but brand new ones for $65. Need heat - fix it! BTW, I think you're correct about the asbestos ring. Doen't bother me though. I stockpiled asbestos brake pads 20 years ago & will never have to worry about idiotic dusting or premature wear. It wasn't broke, so I didn't fix it! |
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banger Heater Flapper Box Repair Feb 27 2007, 07:21 PM
Pat Garvey
I was wondering if anyone had come up with new se... Feb 27 2007, 08:24 PM
banger I tried adjusting the cables, but it didnt seem to... Feb 28 2007, 01:52 AM jim_hoyland If the inside part has not become un-rivited, can ... Feb 27 2007, 09:00 PM banger I was even thinking maybe a ring of high temp sili... Feb 28 2007, 06:10 PM |
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