Nothing on the heater hoses. We just got the car and no heat. Is it vacuum activated? This car originally had AC.
The 1975 Dart Sport with air conditioning was originally equipped with water valve, or heater control valve, part number 3879337. The valve is actuated by vacuum routed from the dash mounted control switch.
The image in post #2 shows the area in which the valve is located, but the later valve configuration differs. The following images show an original Chrysler replacement 3879337 valve, which differs in appearance from production units:
The following image shows a production style heater control valve for this applications and some others:
The following images show diagrams of the valve mounting and hose layout for 1975 A-body six cylinder and eight cylinder applications.
Valve number 3879337 was used in 1975 and 1976 (built until 6-1-1976) A-bodies with air conditioning, and in 1975 and 1976 B-bodies without air conditioning.
Valve number 3879337 has a 1/2″ hose nipple and a 5/8″ hose nipple with a metal mounting bracket, and a vacuum diaphragm pod with the vacuum nipple on the top. Note that the bracket is marked with number 3502487.
The following list shows some aftermarket replacement valves. These are discontinued but can still be found.
- Everco H2993
- Four Seasons 74667
- AC Delco 15-5163
- Dole DW-48
- Stant H-155
Note that aftermarket configurations differ and some do not have a mounting bracket. Other applications or styles can be adapted. The following images shows different Chrysler and aftermarket valves, including the later plastic housing style that could be used:
Depending on the valve used, differing hose sizes can be joined with hose couple like those shown in the following image: