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General Discussion => Q & A => Topic started by: BuickGS65 on September 28, 2009, 07:53:30 PM

Title: '65 GS a/c POA valve
Post by: BuickGS65 on September 28, 2009, 07:53:30 PM

Anyone know where I can find a new or rebuilt POA valve for a '65 GS? Thanks!

Title: Re: '65 GS a/c POA valve
Post by: Mister T on September 28, 2009, 10:54:23 PM

I thought GM was still using suction throttle valves in 65. :dontknow:

Try here > http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=200_206_2061965

Title: Re: '65 GS a/c POA valve
Post by: BuickGS65 on September 28, 2009, 11:39:18 PM

you are correct... I meant STV valve

Title: Re: '65 GS a/c POA valve
Post by: Brian on September 29, 2009, 08:54:11 AM

Actually, the STV went out about mid-year '65.  My '65 GS is one of the very first ones produced (01C production date), and it had a POA valve on it.  Call Classic Auto Air in Florida--they rebuild the POA valves. 

Title: Re: '65 GS a/c POA valve
Post by: BuickGS65 on September 29, 2009, 03:00:57 PM

Ok, so I looked under the hood (Again)....

Brian - you are correct. My '65 GS has a 15-51 Type 1 POA valve.

I called Classic Auto Air and they have a rebuilt one in stock. I believe it was $130 + $50 core... It should be here on Thursday.

THANKS

Title: Re: '65 GS a/c POA valve
Post by: Mister T on September 29, 2009, 04:04:59 PM

Cool!! Another new learned factoid to be filed into the memory banks. :headbang: I suppose it's time to check mine now.