The Ford Barn

leon bee · 02-14-2019, 10:58 PM

What all is in this thing? I'm going thru a 50 coupe which sat in the trees for decades. Got lucky on the heater core, seems to be okay. But that valve leaks, and when I looked at it I decided maybe it wouldn't be all that smart to pull it apart. Haven't looked for a replacement yet but I do have a bucket of copper fittings and ball valves.

FortyNiner · 02-15-2019, 01:11 AM

There were several types so pics would help.

leon bee · 02-15-2019, 01:21 AM

It's this one here. I'm just curious because it seems like there is a lot of machinery in there:

http://shoebox-central.com/content/i...rol-valve.jpeg

51 MERC-CT · 02-15-2019, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon bee

It's this one here. I'm just curious because it seems like there is a lot of machinery in there:

http://shoebox-central.com/content/i...rol-valve.jpeg

It is a temperature control/shut off valve that is generally connected to the lever controls on the dash.
Yes, any manner of shutoff can be installed in it's place but it would eliminate the use of the controls on the dash.

tubman · 02-15-2019, 03:14 AM

"leon bee" - I have one of those I took out of a low mileage wrecked '50 Ford I parted out years ago. If you can wait until I get back to Minnesota in May, I'll send it to you for the shipping charges. You probably won't need it by then, though.

flatford8 · 02-15-2019, 04:33 AM

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I think Ford pickups from the ‘70’s used a cable controlled shut off in the heater hose going to the core. You could adapt a longer cable and still use the dash mounted temperature control.........Mark
PS.....you can search threads by Old Henry.....I think he used one on his car....maybe a part # in the thread.

Bruce_MO · 02-15-2019, 01:36 PM

There was a guy who advertised in Hemmings in the "Services Offered" section who rebuilt heater control valves. I had him do the one on my '51 probably 15+ years ago and it was great work. May still be out there.

leon bee · 02-15-2019, 02:05 PM

Thanks everybody. It helped me realize that the complexity of this piece is just so you got fingertip control up on the dash.

Mr. Tubman: I'll still be here, still working on this dam car when spring comes.

tubman · 02-15-2019, 02:50 PM

I'll be back in touch when I get back to Minnesota. You might get lucky, because there is a slight chance I may have to leave early.

leon bee · 02-15-2019, 03:11 PM

You better wait till the snow melts! I should have mentioned for everybody that Shoebox seems to have rebuilt ones.

toby · 02-15-2019, 05:50 PM

Call Ray Marler in Midwest City Ok. He rebuilds them. He charges $90 with exchange.
Phone# 405-640-4951.

tubman · 02-15-2019, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toby

Call Ray Marler in Midwest City Ok. He rebuilds them. He charges $90 with exchange.
Phone# 405-640-4951.

I'm not trying to cut into anybody's business. Win Osborn (Leon Bee) and I have helped each other out several times in the past; we're buddies.

02-14-2019, 10:58 PM	#1
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	50 Car Heater Water Valve? What all is in this thing? I'm going thru a 50 coupe which sat in the trees for decades. Got lucky on the heater core, seems to be okay. But that valve leaks, and when I looked at it I decided maybe it wouldn't be all that smart to pull it apart. Haven't looked for a replacement yet but I do have a bucket of copper fittings and ball valves.

02-15-2019, 01:11 AM	#2
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? There were several types so pics would help. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

02-15-2019, 01:21 AM	#3
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? It's this one here. I'm just curious because it seems like there is a lot of machinery in there: http://shoebox-central.com/content/i...rol-valve.jpeg

02-15-2019, 03:14 AM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? "leon bee" - I have one of those I took out of a low mileage wrecked '50 Ford I parted out years ago. If you can wait until I get back to Minnesota in May, I'll send it to you for the shipping charges. You probably won't need it by then, though.

02-15-2019, 04:33 AM	#6
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,627	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think Ford pickups from the ‘70’s used a cable controlled shut off in the heater hose going to the core. You could adapt a longer cable and still use the dash mounted temperature control.........Mark PS.....you can search threads by Old Henry.....I think he used one on his car....maybe a part # in the thread. __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

02-15-2019, 01:36 PM	#7
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? There was a guy who advertised in Hemmings in the "Services Offered" section who rebuilt heater control valves. I had him do the one on my '51 probably 15+ years ago and it was great work. May still be out there.

02-15-2019, 02:05 PM	#8
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? Thanks everybody. It helped me realize that the complexity of this piece is just so you got fingertip control up on the dash. Mr. Tubman: I'll still be here, still working on this dam car when spring comes.

02-15-2019, 02:50 PM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? I'll be back in touch when I get back to Minnesota. You might get lucky, because there is a slight chance I may have to leave early.

02-15-2019, 03:11 PM	#10
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? You better wait till the snow melts! I should have mentioned for everybody that Shoebox seems to have rebuilt ones.

02-15-2019, 05:50 PM	#11
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: 50 Car Heater Water Valve? Call Ray Marler in Midwest City Ok. He rebuilds them. He charges $90 with exchange. Phone# 405-640-4951.