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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca Heater Valve

« on: September 15, 2008, 07:27:14 »

As I get to know my Aceca better, I'm noticing odds and ends that need fixing.  I was checking into why I was always getting hot air in the cabin and discovered that the cable to the heater valve at the front of the engine is detatched from the valve itself.  It appears that the cable mount is simply spot welded to the valve (as my photo shows).  Can someone with a car that has the same valve assembly please look under their hood and confirm this for me?  If I'm missing a piece in between, a photo would be much appreciated.  I assume the assembly would be the same on an Ace as well?
   
   
   
   Thank you,
   
   Greg

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca door striker/latch

« on: September 08, 2008, 08:04:30 »

Does anyone know of a source or reference for the door mounted portion of the Aceca's door striker/latch?  I've spoken with Ron Leonard here in the states about them and, while he can supply the receiver plate which mounts to the body, he was not aware of a source for this star shaped wheel which mates with it.  Mine have a lot of play and keep the doors from closing snugly.  I cannot imagine AC built these themselves, instead opting for something that already existed from another manufacturer.  Any suggestions on this would be much appreciated.  If anyone has rebuilt them successfully that would also be good information.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Greg
   
   

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca Exhaust Mounts

« on: August 28, 2006, 08:14:43 »

Hello there:
   
   I am a new member and owner of a '59 Aceca with AC engine.  I am replacing some corroded flex pipe which runs from the headers to the muffler and would appreciate any insight on the following related question:
   
   In undertaking the project, I've noted some creative methods of attaching the front of the muffler and the mid point of the rear tailpipes.  I believe all exhaust components are original.  There are two (currently unused) threaded studs coming off the front of the muffler and two adjacent (currently unused) small U-shaped hangers on the frame.  The rear tailpipes have, approximately at their midpoint, threaded studs extending up from them as well.
   
   I'm a bit of a purist and would prefer to attach the exhaust in its original fashion.  If anyone is able to describe what I'm missing or, better yet, email me a photograph of a correct installation, I would really appreciate it.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Greg Badano
   USA
   email: gsb1159@pacbell.net