Need Vacuum Thermostat controller valve

[fedcard]

Need help. I took the thermostat housing for my 82 Apollo 3000 (Chevy 454 motor chassis) out and it has a valve on top that got broken.  D:oH! It is a vacuum controller valve actuated by an internal thermostat itself. Does anyone know where I can find this one? It has a number J209 on it, but have looked for it in many parts stores but nothing. These are some pictures of it, also, not sure what it controls.  Hm?

[Rickf1985]

It controls all of the emissions controls and related engine controls. You will find that the vacuum plugs that go on it are dry rotted also.

[fedcard]

Thanks Rick, do you know where I can find this valve? Would it work if I GB Weld it?

[legomybago]

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Standard/Ported_Vacuum_Switch/SIPVS81.html

I think this is it...they dont give them away. You can probably search and find a cheaper one

[fedcard]

Thanks Rick! Thanks legomybago!! So now I know how it's called. "Standard Ported Vacuum switch"....      Do you know if they all the same, I mean, if I find one with the same amount and combination of tubing that come out, would it work? I found one on ebay for about half the price. Just want to make sure it will work.

[cncsparky]

Ported vacuum switch.  Standard motor products PVS80 or BWD EC2927 or Wells 7p1067.  Should've been easy to find by any parts store help.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/BWD0/EC2927.oap?year=1987&make=Chevrolet&model=P30&vi=1059308&ck=Search_pvs80_1059308_2426&keyword=pvs80

[fedcard]

I was looking for it as a 1982 Chevy C3500 PU truck.    Showed nothing on o'reilys nor Autozone.  i??

[fedcard]

Does this mean that my motor is actually a 350 and not a 454??

[Rickf1985]

No, They used that switch on 350 motors also. There are many different varieties of TVS's so you have to be sure you get the right combination of hoses.

[cncsparky]

The part numbers I posted show 305-454's from 84 to 89.

[circleD]

I unhooked mine when I put on my Edelbrock. I also don't have any A.I.R. pumps. I took the hoses off of the vac switches and left it in place. No issues that I can tell.