Knob Under Dash

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  1. Angryeyes

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    As seen here in the lower left hand side... what is it? I dont have my car here with me or id go trace it but im really wondering

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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    It's for the fresh air damper, factory A/C cars, don't have it.
     
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    So I pull it and it will allow fresh air into the HVAC system? rather than recirculating air from inside the car? Honestly never seen it on a car before
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    As Dave said, not found on cars with A/C. It opens up the cowl vent into the car for outside air to come in. There is a lever that swings on the passenger side to do the same thing. You can see this lever in the picture too.

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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    In the olden days, not every car had A/C, just somewhat fresh air.
     
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    I olden days cars with A/C usually still had the fresh air vent on the driver side... I know my '67 Falcon did...
     
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  7. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Not Mavericks. :huh:
     
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    What happens if these (the cables) are rusted in the open position?

    I ask because mine are frozen, and air blows through them when I don't have the cowl cover on.
     
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    Your balls will get cold.
     
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    Which as we know is a fate worse than death. At least on long trips.
     
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    With my cowl hood engine heat comes in the fresh air vents as well as the fumes, nice on cold days except the fumes.

    I discovered this on a hot day not so nice then, we dont have that many hot days in Oregon though at least not on the coast
     
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    Disconnect the cable from the flap and then close the door and tie the flap shut (y)
     
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    :slap: Damn, y'all beat me to it, I was going to tell him that was the actuator knob for the ultra-rare factory drag shute option.:thumbs2:
     
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    Olden days to me is pre 1970...

    I surely know about Mav/Comet, my A/C Comet doesn't have a floor vent...
     
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    Man it's easy to tell you guys are from the North, that fresh air vent is a welcome relief down South, keeps the jewels cool.:thumbs2:
     
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