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#1545567 05/01/2024 11:38 PM
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Did the 1954 3600 have a heater control valve? If so, how was the heat controlled from inside of the cab?

1955.1 3600 5 window 4 speed all original except the 410 gears.
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Re: heater valve control
87GN #1545571 05/02/2024 12:27 AM
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There were a few heaters that were used but the recirculating and fresh air heater used a control valve ,ranco valve it was called.

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1954 GMC 9300
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Re: heater valve control
87GN #1545576 05/02/2024 1:09 AM
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Here is some pictures off the web ,the valves are hard to find but can be rebuilt there are other universal valves that may work .you would also need the control rod and knob.
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Re: heater valve control
87GN #1545581 05/02/2024 1:22 AM
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They can be rebuilt as long as the expansion bulb is still intact and not damaged. Mine sadly was not and am currently developing a work-around. Will look mostly stock.

Chip

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Re: heater valve control
87GN #1545582 05/02/2024 1:24 AM
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These two guys can help you if you need a new Ranco valve or a rebuild.


Rebuilder of Ranco and RobertShaw heater valves. New Ranco heater valves for sale

Joe Hudacek
6606 Banks Avenue
Superior, Wisconsin 54880
715-392-6169
Cell: 218-213-8906
http://www.heatervalves.net/


Rebuilder of Harrison and Ranco heater control valves. New valves for sale 1950 -1975

Jim Tucker
29597 Paso Robles Road
Valley Center, California 92082
760-749-3488
http://www.heatercontrolvalve.com/

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Re: heater valve control
87GN #1545586 05/02/2024 2:14 AM
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I bought a valve for my 47 3600 from Joe Hudacek. He took mine to rebuild. Great guy to work with. He should have what you need.

1947 3600 Chevy
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87GN #1545600 05/02/2024 11:18 AM
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Wow, thanks guys.

1955.1 3600 5 window 4 speed all original except the 410 gears.
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87GN #1545602 05/02/2024 12:11 PM
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If you are looking for a heater there is one on Facebook market place for 90. It has the valve and knob as well but the capillary tube looks cut .

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1954 GMC 9300
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