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10-21-2017, 12:03 PM
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Kenneth
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Waxahachie
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 183
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1987 345 Dash Air Controller
If anybody has a spare Dash Air Controller for a 1987 345 or know where I might order one, please forward info to me. Mine is shot and the mounting bracket finally broke as well! Don't know if it matters but the number on the white part housing the push button mechanism is # 3610-501 then 3436. The number under that on the black controller body itself is # 1679501 35461. Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!! Kenneth
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10-21-2017, 12:52 PM
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Rivet Master  
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1987_345
If anybody has a spare Dash Air Controller for a 1987 345 or know where I might order one, please forward info to me. Mine is shot and the mounting bracket finally broke as well! Don't know if it matters but the number on the white part housing the push button mechanism is # 3610-501 then 3436. The number under that on the black controller body itself is # 1679501 35461. Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!! Kenneth
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Kenneth,
The dash air control mechanism is from late 70s and 80s dodge trucks and vans. Try searching on ebay using "dodge heater control" as your search string. You could also go to a local junk yard and see if you can find one. About nine years ago I rummaged through several junk yards in Pasadena and managed to find a couple that would work.
I don't believe this heater control is correct but it's close.
Another one that might work.
Or this one.
This might be the right one.
Housing only.
Brad
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1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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11-01-2017, 03:37 PM
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Kenneth
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Waxahachie
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 183
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Thanks Brad. I ordered 2 off of ebay just to be sure I could make at least one of them work. They came in and I think one of them will be fine.
I noticed that the temperature control cable was crimped which probably is what makes it difficult to use. If anyone has a spare or is parting out a MH, I could use one. Otherwise I guess I'm headed to the wrecking yards....
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11-01-2017, 05:56 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Londonderry
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 287
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When you get your old one out could you post some detailed pictures?
I am about to get into my heater control and I would like to see what
is there before I break something.
Thanks,
Pete.
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11-02-2017, 06:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1987_345
Thanks Brad. I ordered 2 off of ebay just to be sure I could make at least one of them work. They came in and I think one of them will be fine.
I noticed that the temperature control cable was crimped which probably is what makes it difficult to use. If anyone has a spare or is parting out a MH, I could use one. Otherwise I guess I'm headed to the wrecking yards....
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You should be able to source a control cable from a motorcycle shop, bicycle shop or even a good lawn mower repair place. If I remember correctly it's nothing more than a straight piece of pull cable. Just take your old one out and check out one of those sources.
Glad you were able to source a control module 
Brad
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Air forums # 1674
1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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11-02-2017, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,072
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I replaced one of my heater control cables a few years ago, I believe I bought it at NAPA. Like Brad said, it's simply a "push/pull" cable. Just try and get one about the same length.
Google "auto push/pull cable" and I bet you get a ton of hits.
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11-02-2017, 07:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,072
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11-02-2017, 12:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mayco
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The link just takes you to the general page Mayco.....
FYI, here is a NOS chrome pushbutton unit on Ebay...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1980-19...JZ2U3E&vxp=mtr
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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11-02-2017, 12:36 PM
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Kenneth
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Waxahachie
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 183
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Wow. Thanks for the help. I've had a really easy time finding the controller. I've bought two of them! I'm having a tough time finding the cable. Mine has a strange red plastic piece on the end that secures it to the body of the controller
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11-02-2017, 02:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Do share where you found it and an idea of cost?
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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11-02-2017, 03:04 PM
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Kenneth
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Waxahachie
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 183
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I found the controllers on Ebay. Just searched for Dodge temperature controller
They were 19.00 - 35.00
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