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A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« on: June 17, 2014, 02:36:27 AM »
Is there a way to get the Diverter Valve on a 69 Z rebuilt?
'69 RS Z/28 65B, 711 Flat hood no spoiler, endura, 4:10 43K miles
69 X77 Z/28 69 69 711 Original Paint Unrestored (Sold)
'69 X66 Convertible 69B 712 auto, (Sold) 44K miles

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2014, 04:16:08 AM »
Not many in this business since ASL went out, Don was really good and reasonable. I still like to look through his old catalog - 

Contact Bill Hodel @ 330-833-0871. This maybe the guy that Don sold his business/inventory to, still advertises in Hemmings.

Greenhoe's Corvette lists parts, but I don't know if he rebuilds or offers that as a service or not. Worth a shot -

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1968 Z28 M21/U17 BRG/W 1967 Chevy ll Nova SS 
1969 Z28 X77/M20/VE3 LeMans/W
1969 L78 X66/N66 Cortez/BVT
1969 Z11 L48/M35/C60/C06  1949 3100 5wd 235/6

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2014, 02:21:30 PM »

Contact Bill Hodel @ 330-833-0871.

Yup - Bill Hodel is "da man" for A.I.R. systems and components.  :-)
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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2014, 04:56:44 PM »
Bill is a great guy and does top notch work. I bought my complete smog set-up from him a few months ago. Highly recommend!
Bob
'68 SS L35 01D

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2014, 07:08:51 PM »
Just curious but did your car come with a 4 blade fan? ???

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2014, 07:24:41 PM »
Darrell,

Yes. The clutch fan (RPO K02) was included on cars with AC, 396/375 engines or Z28.

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2014, 09:58:35 PM »
Thanks I will give Bill a call.
'69 RS Z/28 65B, 711 Flat hood no spoiler, endura, 4:10 43K miles
69 X77 Z/28 69 69 711 Original Paint Unrestored (Sold)
'69 X66 Convertible 69B 712 auto, (Sold) 44K miles

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2014, 01:02:53 AM »
Darrell,

Yes. The clutch fan (RPO K02) was included on cars with AC, 396/375 engines or Z28.

Bob

Interesting.  Thats the first big block I have seen without a clutch..    I would have thought it would have ran hot..??...

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2014, 01:28:26 AM »
Here is the CRG report: http://camaros.org/coolingsystems.shtml#fan

It does seem odd that a BB would have the 4 blade fan but if you didn't spring for the K02 option that's what came as standard.

It actually cools quite good. Always runs between 180-200 degrees.

Bob
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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2014, 02:09:15 AM »
I've seen several low horse 69 Big Blocks without clutch fan, hence the 4 blade standard fan. Just to affirm the fact.
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
1969 D.H.COPO replica 4spd. owned since 85
1967 302 4 spd 5.13

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2014, 06:16:23 PM »
I hate to stay off topic but is the big block 4 blade fan larger or have wider blades than the small block fan? I have one from a 65 Impala and it has wider blades. Curious.

I need some smog stuff rebuilt too! Thanks!
John
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68 RS Ash/Ivy Gold 327EFI M20

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2014, 09:41:39 PM »
Both of my '67 L35 (396/325) have the fixed blade fan. Yes, at idle the temperature gauge would creep up but still stay within the 'safe' zone of the numberless gauge.
The '67 L78 had the clutch fan.

Mike
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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2014, 07:35:27 PM »
My 69 X66 convertible born with drive train has the four blade fan.
'69 RS Z/28 65B, 711 Flat hood no spoiler, endura, 4:10 43K miles
69 X77 Z/28 69 69 711 Original Paint Unrestored (Sold)
'69 X66 Convertible 69B 712 auto, (Sold) 44K miles

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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2014, 03:13:11 AM »
Last I knew, Don was rebuilding the valves and selling them to Bill.
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Re: A.I.R Smog Diverter valve
« Reply #14 on: June 23, 2014, 03:47:36 AM »
Last I knew, Don was rebuilding the valves and selling them to Bill.

Might explain why prices escalated sharply after Don moved on. He had priced things affordably, great quality, good work and attention to detail. Whatever the blow up was, it sure changed things. My guess is the same as your statement - he didn't turn loose of everything (he was one of the first or the first to offer the white fans for pumps, which are still around through a lot of vendors). Systems were complete right down to hoses, bolts and gaskets, dated/part numbered for around $895.00 originally, if I remember correctly (been a few years !).

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1968 Z28 M21/U17 BRG/W 1967 Chevy ll Nova SS 
1969 Z28 X77/M20/VE3 LeMans/W
1969 L78 X66/N66 Cortez/BVT
1969 Z11 L48/M35/C60/C06  1949 3100 5wd 235/6

 

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