heater control repairs

[bogusmachine1]

How do you replace (are there replacements made) or repair the pins that hold the cables on the dash heater control?
Thanks in advance, Randy

 

[Dana67Dart]

No commercially available that I know of.

There was a guy who made some out of AL or steel.

Search on FABO or Google

 

[Oldmanmopar]

What year and model car?

 

[bogusmachine1]

'71 Duster

 

[4spdragtop]

This might give you ideas?
How To Rebuild a Vacuum Heater Control Switch

 

[Dana67Dart]

My interpretation of the OPs question is these posts

 

[4spdragtop]

Add those to your 3d list Dana.

My interpretation of the OPs question is these posts

View attachment 1716221458

 

[bogusmachine1]

I checked that out. The

 

[bogusmachine1]

picture is correct. I have a broken pin.

 

[Cuda Al]

I had someone make some out of aluminum.

Alan

 

[bogusmachine1]

I might have to do the same. Was hoping someone on here was making them.

 

[Dana67Dart]

Add those to your 3d list Dana.

If I had one or the dimensions I could have some designed and printed in about 30 minutes in plastic for test fitting. I could have them printed in Aluminum (AL), $5.00 each plus shipping or $15.00 (US) for 2, shipped.

The AL part would wear faster than the steel it separates BUT I suspect it will last several decades the way our cars are used.

Let me know if anyone wants to loan up a plastic part (even if it is broken) or perhaps a heater control assy. that I can disassemble and do some testing on.

 

[Dana67Dart]

I had someone make some out of aluminum.

Al do you recall if both pins were the same?

 

[Cuda Al]

Al do you recall if both pins were the same?

It was about 35 years ago, but yes they were the same.
Alan

 

[Dana67Dart]

Now if I can only get one or the dimensions

 

[1969DartCustom]

I’m currently on the same boat. Was installing new dash vents and accidentally broke a pin.

The slider that’s made out of plastic is also brittle.

I can try to pull my assembly out and get you some dimensions.