Split heater core housing - worth fixing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RedRider · 01-19-2018, 12:09 AM

Took it off this evening in hopes of cleaning out the rats nest inside. To my surprise, it came out in TWO pieces!

So is it worth fixing? maybe JB welded together?

Or should I start from scratch at the junkyard?...trying to figure out my options at this point.

Looks like someone tried to fix it at some point so I don't think it was my fault.

jjzepplin · 01-19-2018, 12:13 AM

Not too expensive. As hard as it is to get to I would replace it. I got my A/C unit with a heater core and evaporator for $30 at the junk yard. Only one I've seen in 5 years though.

rockyrivermark · 01-19-2018, 04:34 AM

Keep your eye on Craigslist. You can often find people parting out a c10 and prob get it for pretty cheap I would imagine
Mark

RedRider · 01-19-2018, 02:12 PM

I'll keep my eyes open for a replacement, thanks. Is there a quick, easy way to check if the blower motor works?

rockyrivermark · 01-19-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

I'll keep my eyes open for a replacement, thanks. Is there a quick, easy way to check if the blower motor works?

You mean the one you have or the parts find?
You can change over your blower motor to the new housing.
To check the blower motor simply ground the housing to the battery ground and touch a test lead wire from battery postive to positive wire connector on the blower.
I recently replaced mine. They are only $25
RRM

demian5 · 01-19-2018, 02:36 PM

Tremaynes trucks in north county from you in Poway. Look them up, tell them OC_SS sent you. On instagram you can find him too. Great dude.

https://www.facebook.com/Tremaynes-T...6272889092508/

bill3rail · 01-19-2018, 08:29 PM

A bit of a hike from you, but they are showing one for $35.00

Catalina Auto Recyclers USA-AZ(Tucson) Request_Quote 800-842-7862 / 520-574-0555

**Ironangel** · 01-19-2018, 09:09 PM

Mine was busted pretty much in the same place. I repaired it using a simple fiberglass repair kit like this one. https://www.amazon.com/3M-420-Fiberg...ass+repair+kit
Looking back, I wish I had taken the time to form an insulated lap joint at the narrow center to ease changing or cleaning the fan or heater core without taking the whole unit apart. Fiberglass repair is quite easy and a very durable quick and permanent fix...PS The black wire to ground, the spade terminal to 12 volts. If the fan spins it's good...

**Smitty** · 01-20-2018, 09:55 AM

Have two of the A/C ones laying in the back yard!

RedRider · 01-20-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

Have two of the A/C ones laying in the back yard!

Of course you do! How hard is it to use an a/c box for a non-a/c truck?

**Grumpy old man** · 01-20-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Of course you do! How hard is it to use an a/c box for a non-a/c truck?

They are 2 different animals , I probably have a few if you can't find one out your way .

01-19-2018, 12:09 AM	#1
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Split heater core housing - worth fixing? Took it off this evening in hopes of cleaning out the rats nest inside. To my surprise, it came out in TWO pieces! So is it worth fixing? maybe JB welded together? Or should I start from scratch at the junkyard?...trying to figure out my options at this point. Looks like someone tried to fix it at some point so I don't think it was my fault. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

01-19-2018, 12:13 AM	#2
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,546	Re: Split heater core housing - worth fixing? Not too expensive. As hard as it is to get to I would replace it. I got my A/C unit with a heater core and evaporator for $30 at the junk yard. Only one I've seen in 5 years though. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

01-19-2018, 04:34 AM	#3
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Split heater core housing - worth fixing? Keep your eye on Craigslist. You can often find people parting out a c10 and prob get it for pretty cheap I would imagine Mark __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

01-19-2018, 02:12 PM	#4
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: Split heater core housing - worth fixing? I'll keep my eyes open for a replacement, thanks. Is there a quick, easy way to check if the blower motor works? __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"

01-19-2018, 02:36 PM	#6
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Split heater core housing - worth fixing? Tremaynes trucks in north county from you in Poway. Look them up, tell them OC_SS sent you. On instagram you can find him too. Great dude. https://www.facebook.com/Tremaynes-T...6272889092508/ __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-19-2018, 08:29 PM	#7
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Split heater core housing - worth fixing? A bit of a hike from you, but they are showing one for $35.00 Catalina Auto Recyclers USA-AZ(Tucson) Request_Quote 800-842-7862 / 520-574-0555 __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

01-19-2018, 09:09 PM	#8
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Split heater core housing - worth fixing? Mine was busted pretty much in the same place. I repaired it using a simple fiberglass repair kit like this one. https://www.amazon.com/3M-420-Fiberg...ass+repair+kit Looking back, I wish I had taken the time to form an insulated lap joint at the narrow center to ease changing or cleaning the fan or heater core without taking the whole unit apart. Fiberglass repair is quite easy and a very durable quick and permanent fix...PS The black wire to ground, the spade terminal to 12 volts. If the fan spins it's good... __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

01-20-2018, 09:55 AM	#9
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,102	Re: Split heater core housing - worth fixing? Have two of the A/C ones laying in the back yard! __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.



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