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Old 02-21-2011, 06:53 PM
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61 pontiac thermostatic vacuum switch for the vacuum operated tripower. Are these available? If so, where?

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I have one out of a '64 unit...if it would work on yours. I dunno.

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I have one out of a '64 unit...if it would work on yours. I dunno.

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Old 02-27-2011, 11:20 AM
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anyone know if there is a difference between what was used on '64 GTO units and a '61 unit? Two ports....triangular head and @ 3" long. Bolts into front of intake w/2 bolts. Cannot get my pix to load. Thanks. Ron

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I looked up the part number, and it appears they used the same switch from 1959 through 1964.

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I looked up the part number, and it appears they used the same switch from 1959 through 1964.
pretty much as I thought. Thanks!!! Ron

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Pictured is a 1960 factory illustration showing the triangle thermo switch. These show up on the auction site at times, but most are in poor condition.
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the one. Can't really comment on condition other than it looks fine and I believe I was fair on the price. Looks like they may be rebuildable? Part is headed out today. Thanks, PY!

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Received the switch, and they are rebuild-able. As long as the actual sender is still operable.

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