A.I.R. Part needed for ‘72

I need this part that bolts to the back of the AIR pump and the hose connects to, I’m guessing it’s a valve of some type. I have everything else just missing this.

Please provide price including shipping to 64064.

 

Diverter valve.

If you don't find on one here on V8Buick these people show it on their website. I would confirm the part number elsewhere rather than trust their word since they are not Buick experts.

http://www.phillipsmusclecarparts.com/search-nos-by-gm-part-number.html

 

That’s the one,I would hate to splurge for NOS but Thanks at least I’ll have a path forward……..anybody got one laying around headed for the trash?

 

Good luck. I suspect that someone here on V8Buick has the part you need laying around and for a good price.

I assume this is going onto your orange '72? I've seen photos of it on FB and it's a gorgeous car. I think the A.I.R. pump will a nice addition.

 

I *may* have the one from my '72 Electra but all my parts are in a pile of containers in the inlaws basement.
Visiting Sunday so I'll have a dig around then.

Bob

 

Dang! Sorry, but I let my parts go to scubasteve a few years ago.

After I posted that I might have them I got this nagging feeling I'd let them go to a new home.

He did a fantastic job of restoring them.
https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/72-gs-455-air-pump.338316/

Good luck with the search!

Bob

 

FYI
For anyone installing a A.I.R. setup on a '72 GS big block, the A-body 455 cars DID NOT get the extra support bracket that I have circled here in the photo. The full size Buicks with a 455 DID use the long support arm. This is called out in the Buick assembly manual as well. Sure seems strange doesn't it? You would think that if the pump needs the support brace it would be used in all applications, but that's not how Buick did it in '72. I can think of no logical reason for Buick doing it that way.

 

that would be great, keep me posted!

 

There used to be two smog specialists advertising in Hemmings Motor News. Both were in Ohio, as I recall. Have sold pieces to one of them, believe his name is Bill Hodel.

 

Still looking……….Buehler?

 

Anyone?

 

I have a complete 73 system.

 

I have the aluminum bracket listed.Bruno.

 

I can't remember if the big cars in local yard . Several cars 71,72,or 73. But I'm going there this week. Will let you know.

 

I talked to Herche yesterday and he may have what you are looking for.
Troy

 

Thanks, but I have all the parts except the port that bolts to the intake for the hose and the valve pictured here.


Thanks for looking guys, hopefully I’ll get it found and on the way to me with y’all’s help!

 

If you find used, make sure it has a good diaphragm in the valve. It does what its called, diverter valve. It diverts the air pumps charge to the atmosphere when the throttle shuts. A bad valve will blow up a set of mufflers in short order.