1974 heater air flow

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74propu

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1974 1980 1986
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5.3 / ?/454 tbi
I have the factory heater with new motor and heater core all new seals no leaks the motor runs all the time on low and the air flow sucks . is there any way of upgrading the heater motor or fan to get better air flow???and by the way I have a dealer ad on air in it help
 

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Some years had the fan run all the time. Somebody with more knowledge will probably come along with more details of which years.
 

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I have the factory heater with new motor and heater core all new seals no leaks the motor runs all the time on low and the air flow sucks . is there any way of upgrading the heater motor or fan to get better air flow???and by the way I have a dealer ad on air in it help

Have you ever cleaned out the cowling underneath the screen? Or the duct work?

Mine flows just as well as any new vehicle
 

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make sure your ducts are clean. jump 12v straight to the fan, does it blows good now? make sure you have a good ground. highdesertranger
 

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c10s/b c10 s/b c10l/b
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5.3 / ?/454 tbi
found out today the heater speed switch is bad only runs on low hear is the ????? will a heater control and switch out of a 85 work in my 74?
 

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it could be the switch or it could be the relay or the resister. check everything before you start buying parts. highdesertranger
 

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c10s/b c10 s/b c10l/b
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5.3 / ?/454 tbi
found out today the heater speed switch is bad only runs on low hear is the ????? will a heater control and switch out of a 85 work in my 74?

ok switched out my heater controls for the one out of a 85 and man it works oh so good :manos: I have heat and defrost and can change fan speeds and turn it off it is just like sex only cleaner
 

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