Greetings Crew Members.
I've been enjoying my 1969 Chrysler Newport Custom. Lately The Ghost has been getting 50 smiles per gallon!

Then I noticed a puddle under the car. Traced the leak to my vacuum operated heater control valve. I replaced the original CRACKED valve with a NOS unit 18 months ago.

So what are my options? I'd be interested in a replacement metal unit but I'm not sure what will work. Once bitten twice shy about trying another 52 year old "new" old stock part. Interested in your thoughts...

​​​​​​​Regards, Captain Chrysler

 

Oh No... Not again !!!!

 

Yup, I felt the same way!
There has to be a 4 port vacuum operated heater control valve that is built better. At this point I don't care if it's a Ford part!
Any suggestions RacerHog?
C.C.

 

Shoot us a photo and will see what we can come up with..
If I recall correctly, That one is mounted under the hood of the car? and is operated by one hose?

 

You are correct, Sir!
Here's a picture of the mystical unit. I plan to cob together a bypass tube, 3/4" to 5/8" so I can drive The Ghost while I locate a suitable aftermarket replacement. I appreciate your help finding the mystery part.

Warm regards, C.C.

 

Did not find any except on e-bay....
Everhot #H1949 / looks like a good replacement
OE # 2936490

check them out

 

THANKS RacerHog!

I've seen these before on other MoPars with AC. I'm a little gun-shy about another 50 year old part but it is metal, not bakelite that cracks.
I installed a plastic heater hose connector so I'm back on the road. Shouldn't need heat for many months.
I thought about contacting the folks at "Graveyard Cars" to see what they use. They might have a source for the same product. Thank you for your help!

Regards, C.C.

 

You mite try the local parts store.. and see if you can get a metal vacuum one ether 5/8 or 3/4. In size…
then just hook it in line with only one side.. should work it you put it on the input side.
just a suggestion..


These fit like a 1967 Mercury..

 

Thanks for your help RacerHog.
I'll let you know what I come up with, might help the next person.
Regards, C.C.