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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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I'm putting the heat back together in my f150 and I'm wondering if I really need the vacuum actuated valve that is in the heater hose between the motor and heater core. I would assume that it is a shut off valve preventing coolant from going through the heater core when the heat is not on but do I really need it? Thanks
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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It's needed during A/C operation, otherwise it's not needed.

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Hess
I'm putting the heat back together in my f150 and I'm wondering if I really need the vacuum actuated valve that is in the heater hose between the motor and heater core. I would assume that it is a shut off valve preventing coolant from going through the heater core when the heat is not on but do I really need it? Thanks
You have factory A/C, otherwise your truck would not have the valve.

D4AZ18495A (replaced D1AZ18495B, C8AZ18495A & C7SZ18495A) .. Heater Water Valve (Motorcraft YG136) / Available from Ford.

This valve is a POS, and has been since day one. Fits myriad 1967/91 Passenger Cars/F100/350's / 1975/91 Econolines & 1978/91 Bronco's. Is notorious for getting stuck open/closed or partially open/closed.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Ok so since I took out my A/C components I don't need it? What should I do with the vacuum line that ran to it?
 
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If you removed the a/c components you will not need the valve and you can just plug the vacuum line.

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Ok sweet thanks for the quick replies.
 
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