2 speed Blower? - Page 2

DESTEC · 02-12-2007

Hey Guys,

If you want something really cool (ing) try replacing your Bowden-cable-operated always clogging, old school slider valve technology with a
12 Volt DC-operated solenoid valve: which ports the engine hot water to the cab heater box with the flick of a switch as I did in the Aero GT Replica.

I have pictures and part nos and manufacturers of the Solenoid-Valve if you are interested. (just don't have them at the moment).

Just think: no MORE Bowden cables.

(some assembly required)

jj

DESTEC · 02-12-2007

When I mash the Heater switch up or down, it being a 2-speed motor both positions opens the Heater Solenoid Valve. My high speed is continously variable from stop to max, and low is low.

Heater Sw is on the right

DESTEC · 02-12-2007

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jvandyke · 02-12-2007

Sounds like a good idea, I have to either fix or replace the Bowden cable to the heater valve (which is pretty crappy anyway and currently bypassed and without a "real" home to boot). This sounds like a great solution. How is it done?

opelbits · 02-20-2007

To replace your heater control cables:

-buy two or three (depends on how many you need and the length of what is available) manual choke cables from Autozone/PepBoys/Kragen/etc.
-cut to length, modify to attach to the heater control levers
-cover length of outer sheath with heatshrink tubing.
-remove wire and lube it as you insert it back into the outer sheath.

Did mine...7 years ago, work great.

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DESTEC Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	NO more Bowden cables ! Hey Guys, If you want something really cool (ing) try replacing your Bowden-cable-operated always clogging, old school slider valve technology with a 12 Volt DC-operated solenoid valve: which ports the engine hot water to the cab heater box with the flick of a switch as I did in the Aero GT Replica. I have pictures and part nos and manufacturers of the Solenoid-Valve if you are interested. (just don't have them at the moment). Just think: no MORE Bowden cables. (some assembly required) jj

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DESTEC Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	1st Photo found When I mash the Heater switch up or down, it being a 2-speed motor both positions opens the Heater Solenoid Valve. My high speed is continously variable from stop to max, and low is low. Heater Sw is on the right

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jvandyke Opeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hudsonville, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,790 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Sounds like a good idea, I have to either fix or replace the Bowden cable to the heater valve (which is pretty crappy anyway and currently bypassed and without a "real" home to boot). This sounds like a great solution. How is it done?

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opelbits Detritus Maximus Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,105 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	To replace your heater control cables: -buy two or three (depends on how many you need and the length of what is available) manual choke cables from Autozone/PepBoys/Kragen/etc. -cut to length, modify to attach to the heater control levers -cover length of outer sheath with heatshrink tubing. -remove wire and lube it as you insert it back into the outer sheath. Did mine...7 years ago, work great.

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