{"id":2867,"date":"2023-07-08T06:32:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T10:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/?p=2867"},"modified":"2023-07-08T06:32:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T10:32:44","slug":"vacuum-switch-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/?p=2867","title":{"rendered":"Vacuum switch testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1040.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1040.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1040.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1040-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bound to happen sooner or later; the snap fitting broke when I was disassembling the vacuum diverter attached to the heater\/AC switch, fortunately there was enough space to install a small nut, washer and bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1042.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1042.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1042.jpg 449w, https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1042-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here I have the diverter and connecting plug back on the back of the heater switch. While still apart I tested each dirverter line with a brake bleeder vacuum pump and using the service manual to tell me which vacuum operated door should be open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1044.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1044.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1044.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1044-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was able to visually check every door except the AC door which is buried behind the gauge cluster and the water shut-off valve as it was toast. Here is the outside air valve located on the right side below the windshield and under the fender lip.  The screen has been removed.  I&#8217;ll add rust check to the assembly before re-installing the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1041.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1041.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1041.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kgworks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1041-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rear window defroster fan and heat\/AC controls back in the console. I will replace the console and then get the engine started so I can do a final test on the controls except for the water shut-off valve which is on order.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bound to happen sooner or later; the snap fitting broke when I was disassembling the vacuum diverter attached to the heater\/AC switch, fortunately there was enough space to install a small nut, washer and bolt. Here I have the diverter and connecting plug back on the back of the heater switch. 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