Dash vents

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  1. f4294v

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    I have a 73, non air car. The heater only blows out defrost or floor. Do the dash vents only connect to fresh air ?
     
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    I've never seen a non-A/C Maverick that had dash vents. Ask Craig...
     
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    Theses, not a center vent
     

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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Dash vents without A/C ?
    Maybe someone swapped in a different lower dash. Can you look what the hose is connected to. Are they connected to fresh air intakes from the cowl?
     
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    My 74 Comet LDO had the same RH Vent, was connected directly to cowl intake via plastic connector, used push/pull lever that was mounted under dash, only function was fresh outside air and was not connected to plenum. My non a/c heater plenum (box) would only feed defrost for windshield and floor.
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    Mine both have pull lever and appear to function as you described.
     

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    Thought you were referring to a center vent...
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    As noted......those dash vents are fresh air vents on a non-AC car.
     
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