Comfort master #53 heater core ?

[Dartgame]

I decided to get one of these for my 52. I know it's not the original style, but I decided with the compact size and the fact that I will infrequently need heat or defrost - this unit should be adequate.

I have searched high and low on the Internet on this site and others seeking a suitable retrofit or replacement type core for this thing. No dice. It would seem that recoring the original heater core is the only good option. I tested the original core and it has pins leaks in a bunch of places. I looked up and down at OEM current applications and none are the correct size.

Anyone have some thoughts about what they did when they serviced their heater core ?

[Dartgame]

Guess nobody has any ideas. I saw brass works has one advertised. Called them, they want $300 for a record of mine !! Ouch.

[captden29]

try cap-a-radiator. bill carburry, in long island,ny. he will probably re core for less than the 300 you were quoted. recoring is expensive these days.516 293 9026. capt den

[Dartgame]

Thanks for the recommendation. I plan on checking some local shops too.

[Young Ed]

Do you have  a picture of the heater unit or the core? If its the one I'm thinking of the place we got a core for Dads 66 Fury had them.

[Dartgame]

Hi young Ed - I saw your rebuild of the fresh air versions of these heaters. The model 53 is the passenger side version in your write up. I don't have a picture handy.

[Young Ed]

Hi young Ed - I saw your rebuild of the fresh air versions of these heaters. The model 53 is the passenger side version in your write up. I don't have a picture handy.

Thanks thats what I thought but my car is still in storage so I couldn't check. This is the place I thought I saw cores on when we did Dads 66 Fury. I don't see it now but might be worth a call. I will say they were very helpful with the Fury.

 

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