Heater box installed

[tanda62]

Got my heater box installed with a new core, hoses and valve.  Amazing how much dirt and grime accumulated inside the box, took several cleanings to get everything. Making progress...

Tom

 

[Avanti1963!]

Tom, your posts are very helpful and informative.  Does that heater hose have a molded in 90 degree bend in it?   Where did you get them?  Any part number?  

[mfg]

A lot of work....NICE JOB!!

[tanda62]

Thank you for the kind words.  The hoses did come with a molded 90 degree bend.  I got them from Avanti Parts, here is a link - https://avantiparts.biz/heater-hose-set-avanti/.  Bob is great to deal with.

[Kodjo]

In my 1969 Avanti, that bend is in the valve itself. Is your valve and routing a older solution? Or should the bend be located after the valve in your setup?

Just asking, looks great!

[tanda62]

The valve you are using is the original style. The one I am using does not have a bend as you pointed out so I am using the molded bend in the hose to get to the engine compartment.  Check out the tech article from Dan Booth, it does a nice job explaining the valve I am using. Yours looks nice and clean.