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Necoa #: 3445
Location: Clovis, Ca
Joined: Jun 27, 2004
Posts: 134
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 6:59 pm Post subject: A/C not blowing hard enough
Ok, read past post on how to fix the problem with the low air flow from the vents and it coming from the floor and dash vents.....Well today I was looking around checking the lines to ensure they were not bent or cracked and I saw it......I took off the glove box, looked inside and noticed that when I moved the lever from cool to hot it moves a "Heater & temperature control cable".....there is a metal rod that comes from the fire wall that it is suppose to push, which pushes a door.......there is a pivot point that the cable and rod attach to...a piece of plastic like a triangle......where that is suppose to sit was broken.....so when I put it to cool the low air flow....when I pushed the rod, it when in farther and the air came out harder....even on the drivers side vent.......so now I just need that plastic piece ....
The plastic piece sits on a stub and this is where the piece is cracked so it can not pivit.....
I guess if I dont find the piece I can or will have to remember to move it in the summer time........
If anyone knows what piece I am talking about and where to get it I would appreciate it..... _________________ 1987 El Camino
V8
305ci
Gry/Drk Gry
1 Owner prior "Johnny Boyd" Indianapolis 500
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The part you probably need is the heater control valve lever. OPGI #99L0032. Look online opgi.com page 40 in the catalog. Hope this helps. Pops _________________ 86 El Camino SS Z15 / Posi / 305-V8-4bbl
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Necoa #: 3445
Location: Clovis, Ca
Joined: Jun 27, 2004
Posts: 134
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:34 pm Post subject:
that looks like it, I will call them tomorrow, thanks.... _________________ 1987 El Camino
V8
305ci
Gry/Drk Gry
1 Owner prior "Johnny Boyd" Indianapolis 500
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Necoa #: 3445
Location: Clovis, Ca
Joined: Jun 27, 2004
Posts: 134
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject:
Just got off the phone with OPG and they seem to think thats the part......in the owners manuel the big one, it looks like it is whats called a bellcrank post......
well OPG has it on back order and will get it in two weeks.....so I am waiting since the weather is cold, doesnt make a differance right now.....but thanks for the info.....I hope this is it. _________________ 1987 El Camino
V8
305ci
Gry/Drk Gry
1 Owner prior "Johnny Boyd" Indianapolis 500
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I had the same problem several years ago, so I firmly believe this part will solve your problem. Instead of buying the bellcrank I actually repaired mine. Have had no other problems with it. Let us know! _________________ 86 El Camino SS Z15 / Posi / 305-V8-4bbl
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Necoa #: 3445
Location: Clovis, Ca
Joined: Jun 27, 2004
Posts: 134
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 1:20 am Post subject:
wish I could fix it, however it is cracked and missing parts, not able to repair it....so another two weeks and they should get it in......so the bellcrank and heater control arm are the same???any tips on the repair????looks easy.... _________________ 1987 El Camino
V8
305ci
Gry/Drk Gry
1 Owner prior "Johnny Boyd" Indianapolis 500
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If you are missing parts there porbably is no fixing it. It is a bummer having to wait two weeks. Think how nice when you get it fixed though. _________________ 86 El Camino SS Z15 / Posi / 305-V8-4bbl
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Necoa #: 3445
Location: Clovis, Ca
Joined: Jun 27, 2004
Posts: 134
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 1:14 pm Post subject:
I waited for more then three weeks and gave up...went to the dealer and got one. fixed it and it works great......OPG was not the answer for this fix.....sorry .......... _________________ 1987 El Camino
V8
305ci
Gry/Drk Gry
1 Owner prior "Johnny Boyd" Indianapolis 500
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http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=2101
The main thing is you got your elc fixed. There has been several posts lately of great dissatisfaction with opgi service. Another vender is The El Camino Store, I have not ordered anything from them, but they seem to have a decent catalog. Might try them next time. _________________ 86 El Camino SS Z15 / Posi / 305-V8-4bbl
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Ok, read past post on how to fix the problem with the low air flow from the vents and it coming from the floor and dash vents.....Well today I was looking around checking the lines to ensure they were not bent or cracked and I saw it......I took off the glove box, looked inside and noticed that when I moved the lever from cool to hot it moves a "Heater & temperature control cable".....there is a metal rod that comes from the fire wall that it is suppose to push, which pushes a door.......there is a pivot point that the cable and rod attach to...a piece of plastic like a triangle......where that is suppose to sit was broken.....so when I put it to cool the low air flow....when I pushed the rod, it when in farther and the air came out harder....even on the drivers side vent.......so now I just need that plastic piece ....
