[saltman 1965]

67gteeoh, My 65 Lemans was also a Hawaii car with a heater delete 584 option.At some point a heater was installed.Would like to return back to original. My question is how did they block off the water pump and block? Thanks Saltman

[67gteeoh]

Originally Posted by saltman 1965

67gteeoh, My 65 Lemans was also a Hawaii car with a heater delete 584 option.At some point a heater was installed.Would like to return back to original. My question is how did they block off the water pump and block? Thanks Saltman

Hey Saltman,
I'm not sure what the factory used in 67 but when I bought the car it had rubber caps clamped to the water pump and at the Rt cyl head location to block off the heater hose connections.

I found that Advanced Auto ( and have seen then at Auto Zone) carries a "Bypass Kit" which consists of several different sizes of rubber caps. They are usually located in the section that carries Fix-it parts such as door window cranks, master cyl gaskets, grommets, etc. They are not re-inforced so I check them often for bulging and cracking and replace them frequently.

I usually carry an extra set in the center console "just in case" one decides to go south on me.

You can see the cap on the attached pic at the water pump housing. The same is at the cyl head.

Wayne

[67gteeoh]

Originally Posted by saltman 1965

67gteeoh, My 65 Lemans was also a Hawaii car with a heater delete 584 option.At some point a heater was installed.Would like to return back to original. My question is how did they block off the water pump and block? Thanks Saltman

Saltman,

Seems like that was the way to go if ordering a car in Hawaii....who needs a heater!!

Before you proceed with returning your 65 to original heater delete condition, you may want to check on availability of the heater delete plate. I don't believe that any aftermarket company reproduces them any longer.

You do have the option of fabricating one.

Wayne