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Well we have determined the heater core leaks at the valve that controls the temperature. What is that valve called and can I purchase a new/rebuilt one. I tried the search feature and come up with very little info, so any thing someone might add would be greatly appreciated.

called a Ranco valve, American Classic has them [$89], but for my money, a remote cable controlled valve that mounts inline on a heater hose under the hood is less headache long term and cheaper, found at your FLAPS

Bill

Squeeze,
Thanks for the reply. I like the idea of the aux valve under the hood, but after removing the leaking valve there is no longer a copper tube through the firewall to connect to the heater hose. do you have a suggestion for the plumbing aspect as well.

you might add some copper plumbing pipe to extend it, or find some rubber hose to fit, or cut the tubes off the old Ranco and solder a patch on like these that I've found in a couple heaters from trucks I've parted [one 1/2", one 5/8"]

Bill

Here's what I replaced mine with in my 59;
http://www.classicparts.com/1955-59-Heater-Control-Valve/productinfo/68-115/

Ya if you dont want to use a valve in the heater box you must have some copper put on. I tryed for days to get the rubber hose to work and it was not working. Just to sharp of turns for it to make without kinking.

I talked with both vendors (American Classic and classic parts)and the only heater control valve they offer has a 5/8" inlet and a 5/8 outlet. The ones in my heater core are 3/4" therefore to use these i would need to reduce it inside the heater box and I do not believe there is enough room for that. Curious if someone might have had the same trouble. otherwise I believe Squeeze might have he answer that will be the least headache.