A/C controller problems...need help
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
A/C controller problems...need help
So my 72 coupe's A/C controller is really in good shape and everything functions except for the indicators that show the temp and selection of what is blowing where. I have been looking and found kits like this:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...7&dept_id=1657
but like I said, my controller looks great and functions fine except for the indicators... upon inspection the "strings" are not even present and there is nothing connecting the wheels to the indicators. Also when you move or tilt the controller the indicators flop freely. I don't want to buy the whole rebuild kit for just these stupid strings... anyone have any answers... i mean are they just somme little rubber bands or what? Pics would be great or any innstructions!!!!
Thanks everyone,
Sully
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...7&dept_id=1657
but like I said, my controller looks great and functions fine except for the indicators... upon inspection the "strings" are not even present and there is nothing connecting the wheels to the indicators. Also when you move or tilt the controller the indicators flop freely. I don't want to buy the whole rebuild kit for just these stupid strings... anyone have any answers... i mean are they just somme little rubber bands or what? Pics would be great or any innstructions!!!!
Thanks everyone,
Sully
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From: Orange Park Florida
If you take it apart, you will see to use just fishing line for the string, and it ties into the middle of the wheel, and loops around the springs/rollers and ties to the indicator thingy.....I just looked at my old stock unit....complete and intact....for sale if you want it...it works and the lines look good....about all I can say...no cables or electrical contacts....just the unit itself...
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Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
thanks
I appreciate your offer but right now I would like to use my original unit as it looks great and functions just fine.... the inndicators just dont move like they should b/c they are not hooked up... any pics of the underside and wheels of your controller???
If you take it apart, you will see to use just fishing line for the string, and it ties into the middle of the wheel, and loops around the springs/rollers and ties to the indicator thingy.....I just looked at my old stock unit....complete and intact....for sale if you want it...it works and the lines look good....about all I can say...no cables or electrical contacts....just the unit itself...
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
got it
Thank you for the pics Dale ( 76 Vette) they helped me see what I am missing.... I may just have to buy that kit or hit Mrvette up for his old controller afterall. I am missing the springs and the strings... than againn I may just leave it alone and not do anything with it... other than drive!
Thanks everyone,
Sully
Thanks everyone,
Sully
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Spring Texas
Before there were rebuild kits, I rebuilt mine using parts scavenged from other controllers I bought at swap meets. The one on my bench is a swap meet item. Didn't get a photo last night. Spent all evening on the phone with my internet service provider trying to get them to provide me with some internet service. Also missing was customer service. Will try again tonight.