1966 a/c control valve grease fitting

[Harry L.]

My original a/c control valve has a lubrication fitting, but my new repo a/c control valve has an allenhead plug where my lube fitting was. Do I need to remove that allenhead plug and install my original lube fitting or do I not need to lubricate the new control valve? Here are pics of what I am talking about. Dutch

[John H.]

Re: 1966 a/c control valve grease fitting

My original a/c control valve has a lubrication fitting, but my new repo a/c control valve has an allenhead plug where my lube fitting was. Do I need to remove that allenhead plug and install my original lube fitting or do I not need to lubricate the new control valve? Here are pics of what I am talking about. Dutch[ATTACH=CONFIG]48469[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]48470[/ATTACH]

Dutch -

Leave it alone. That grease fitting is/was only for use during assembly of the valve itself, and most new or rebuilt valves I've used come with a plug and a warning card or stamp that says NOT to use a grease fitting there or it will void the warranty on the valve (damages the seals).

[Harry L.]

Re: 1966 a/c control valve grease fitting

Thanks John

[John H.]

Re: 1966 a/c control valve grease fitting

Dutch -

Leave it alone. That grease fitting is/was only for use during assembly of the valve itself, and most new or rebuilt valves I've used come with a plug and a warning card or stamp that says NOT to use a grease fitting there or it will void the warranty on the valve (damages the seals).

Dutch -

Not sure if I mis-read your post or not - I thought you were talking about the power steering control valve, not an A/C valve - A/C valves don't have grease fittings.

[Harry L.]

Re: 1966 a/c control valve grease fitting

John, you were correct, I do not know why I put the the a/c in the thread. Thanks for your reply. Dutch