heater box mechanism 1977 200sx

[Tommy Dat]

Good afternoon All,

 

I had the dash out to replace the dash pad.  Before re-installing it I wanted to oil all the mechanism for the AC/Heater box.  I have found that the guide on top is warped and that one of the spring bushings is missing all together.  Trying to go through all the motions the guide jumps over the spring bushings and plastic lever pegs.   I have found some nylon bushings that are a decent fit but I would like to remove the top metal-ish plate and bend it back down into shape. 

- is there a way to remove that top guide?

- can I glue the nylon bushing to the plastic levers or do they need to turn through all of the movement?  The fit is not perfect and I do not want them to come off of the peg.

- are these mechanisms fairly duplicate in Datsuns?  (can I use parts from another model?)

 

thanks for your help

 

 

[datzenmike]

19 minutes ago, Tommy Dat said:

 

I had the dash out to replace the dash pad.  Before re-installing it I wanted to oil all the mechanism for the AC/Heater box. 

 

 

Grease would be best. I don't know anyone who has an old S10 on here. Len Robertson had one near Ritzville in eastern Washington.  

[yenpit]

Chuck Tomasello in CA is also in to the 77-78 200SX (if that's what year you gave).................

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I use Vaseline for greasing up the pivot points. It isn't as messy as grease and stays put.

 

On 3/9/2024 at 12:20 PM, datzenmike said:

 

Grease would be best. I don't know anyone who has an old S10 on here. Len Robertson had one near Ritzville in eastern Washington.