Heater , temp control lever
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09/15/13 03:47 AM
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After installing the dash . . . with the original heater cables . . . it would appear there is no adjustment that allows full movement of the lower temp control lever. I have full adjustment to the right (High) but when sliding to the left (Low) it only travels about 3/4 of the way (OK, maybe 2/3'rds). No binding and looking at the cable during movement its as if the steel wire is 1/2" to short relative to the plastic sheathing.
1970 Cuda, March build, no A/C with original components.
Is this normal? Does anyone else have this issue?
Last edited by AAR#2; 09/15/13 10:59 AM.
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Re: Heater , temp control lever
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09/16/13 11:07 AM
09/16/13 11:07 AM
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dirkpitt007
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Sure looks like something has changed in your heater box or controls. I just rebuilt my heater box and lost about 1/8 of the travel on the same control (at most) but I was able to adjust this out by removing the clips mentioned and moving the cable L/R until I got what I wanted.
If you lost that much travel something is different with the cable setup (different length?) or maybe the door is binding in the heater box (i.e. something is jammed inside the box). If you remove the cable from the top of the heater box do you get full travel of the door manually?
'70 Cuda 440 six-pack '71 Cuda convertible '78 Warlock
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Re: Heater , temp control lever
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09/16/13 09:46 PM
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OK, control panel only goes together one way (eliminated) Cable is the factory original (eliminated) Connection, Cable to control, no adjustment (eliminated) Cable connection to heater box (suspect, need to verify as original) Door movement, smooth (suspect, travel needs to be checked)
I'll get a bore scope out and verify the door is operational over full range, new foam may be holding it back a bit. I'll also verify that I placed the cable connection is exactly how it came apart (thank God for digital pictures). Then theres always the possibility that it came from the factory that way.
Unfortunately this thing called work continues to get in the way of my fun time. It'll have to wait till next Saturday, but I'll be sure to post back what I find, maybe it'll help someone else down the road.
As always, thanks for your time.
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Re: Heater , temp control lever
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09/22/13 09:00 AM
09/22/13 09:00 AM
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dirkpitt007
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Is your heater box out? If so, my clips came off very easily by inserting a flat-head screwdriver into the clip and prying off. Harder to get back on than off to be honest. If your heater box is installed I imagine it was a pain as they are a [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] to get to. When I put mine back together I adjusted everything before sliding the box back into place and bolting to the firewall. Only way I could reach everything.
One more question, what switch is that above your heater controls? Is that the road lamp switch? Mine is mounted below the dash (below heater controls).
Glad to hear you got everything worked out though.
'70 Cuda 440 six-pack '71 Cuda convertible '78 Warlock
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Re: Heater , temp control lever
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09/22/13 07:03 PM
09/22/13 07:03 PM
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One more question, what switch is that above your heater controls? Is that the road lamp switch? Mine is mounted below the dash (below heater controls).
Generally, the rallye dash had the switch below the heater controls in the frame...Standard dash had it mounted to the plastic surround below the headlight switch...But there are exceptions...
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