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Four Seasons 74601 HVAC Heater Control Valve
| Brand | Four Seasons 74601 |
|---|---|
| Bypass? | No |
| Description | Vacuum Open Non-Bypass Heater Valve |
| Hose Connector Quantity | 2 Connectors |
| Material | Steel |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Not Included |
| O.E. Replacement? | Yes |
| Opening B IN | 0.500 |
| Opening B MM | 12.700 |
| Opening IN | 0.625 |
| Opening MM | 15.875 |
| Operation Type | Vacuum |
| Style | Non-Bypass |
| Type | Heater Valves |
| Product line | Heater Valve |
| Fits | Oldsmobile, Buick, and Pontiac · 40 vehicles |
OE replacement. Vacuum-open, non-bypass heater valve for direct service replacement.
Steel construction. Durable material stands up to demanding HVAC use.
Two connectors. Simplifies hose connections for a clean installation.
Cross-references Four Seasons 20205, Four Seasons 74601 and Hayden 5919 for the same application. See all 18.
Four Seasons 74601 Heater Valve Overview
Four Seasons 74601 is a vacuum open, non-bypass HVAC heater control valve built as an OE replacement for classic GM applications. It uses a steel body with two hose connectors and vacuum operation to regulate heater coolant flow in systems that call for 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. port sizes.
This Four Seasons Heater Valve line is focused on direct-fit temperature control components for restoration and repair work. Part number 74601 is used on select Oldsmobile, Buick, and Pontiac vehicles with manual AC or automatic temperature control configurations.
Key Features
- Vacuum open operation for heater coolant control
- Non-bypass style for the listed HVAC applications
- Steel construction for durability in engine-bay service
- Two hose connectors
- OE replacement design
- Opening sizes: 0.625 in. (15.875 mm) and 0.500 in. (12.700 mm)
Fitment Details
- Fits 1968-1970 Oldsmobile 98, manual AC; heater valve.
- Fits 1968-1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass, manual AC; heater valve.
- Fits 1968-1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, manual AC; heater valve.
- Fits 1968-1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88, manual AC; heater valve.
- Fits 1968-1970 Oldsmobile Toronado, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
- Fits 1968 Buick Riviera, manual AC; heater valve.
- Fits 1967 Buick Skylark, over engine; manual AC or ATC (Automatic Temperature Control); heater valve.
- Fits 1964 Oldsmobile 98, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
- Fits 1960 Oldsmobile 98, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
- Fits 1961-1963 Oldsmobile 98, heater valve.
- Fits 1958-1959 Oldsmobile 98, heater valve.
- Fits 1962-1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
- Fits 1961-1962 Pontiac Bonneville, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
- Fits 1961-1962 Pontiac Catalina, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
- Fits 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
- Fits 1961-1962 Pontiac Tempest, with 5/8 in. and 1/2 in. NPT port sizes; heater valve.
Common Repair Uses
- Restoring heater control on a classic Oldsmobile 98 or Cutlass
- Replacing a leaking or sticking vacuum heater valve
- Correcting inconsistent cabin heat on Buick Riviera or Skylark applications
- Addressing coolant flow issues in Pontiac Bonneville, Catalina, Grand Prix, or Tempest HVAC systems
- Replacing an OE-style valve on manual AC or ATC-equipped vehicles
Installation Notes
Verify hose connector size, port size, and vacuum-actuated operation before installation. This valve uses two hose connections and does not include mounting hardware. Confirm the vehicle’s HVAC layout and original valve style match the listed fitment before replacing the part.
Quality Assurance
Four Seasons 74601 is an OE replacement heater valve built for the listed factory applications. Cross-reference part numbers include Hayden 5919 and Quality-Built 15116 for the same application.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1968 | Buick | Riviera | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | — | — | N/A | Fits models with Manual AC.; Heater Valve |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1967 | Buick | Skylark | — | — | — | N/A | Over Engine; Manual AC or ATC (Automatic Temperature Control); Heater Valve |
| 1964 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1963 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Heater Valve |
| 1963 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Base | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Custom | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Safari | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Catalina | Base | 6.4L | V8 | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Catalina | Safari | 6.4L | V8 | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Catalina | Ventura | 6.4L | V8 | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Tempest | Safari | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1961 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Heater Valve |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Base | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Custom | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Safari | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Catalina | Base | 6.4L | V8 | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Catalina | Safari | 6.4L | V8 | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Tempest | Safari | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1960 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | w/ 5/8" and 1/2" NPT port sizes; Heater Valve |
| 1959 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Heater Valve |
| 1958 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | — | — | N/A | Heater Valve |
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