Heater core replacement

[David T.]

I need to replace the heater core on my 66 convertible. I searched the archives and found a thread about a tech article in the Corvette Restorer 2-3? years ago. Does anyone have this article or could you tell me what is involved in the heater core replacement.
Thank you.

[Tom H.]

Re: Heater core replacement

Hi David !!

Corvette magazine did a great article with step by step photos in the January 2003 issue. Tech editor, Richard Prince wrote it. 6 pages, full color. If you can't get one, or don't have it, drop me an email. I'll send you my copy. Just send it back when you are done !

Here's what the issue looks like.

Tom

[David T.]

Re: Heater core replacement

Thank you, Tom. I should have that issue somewhere.

[Stuart F.]

Re: Heater core replacement

Most instructions will tell you you need a helper to hold the inner housing in place while you apply the nuts on the fire wall side, as you are trying to compress the new gasket. Not so. I did it by myself using a roll of duct tape as a wedge between the housing and the cross brace under the dash (the one w/ serial plate and trim tag). Worked like a champ. I too followed the article and it worked well. The big problem is always getting the battery, surge tank, and glove box out of the way.

Stu Fox

[Bill I.]

Re: Heater core replacement

Dave, use great caution around the inlet and outlet tubes. I don't believe they were reinforced for the 66. 67 was. Bill.