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A/C Center Vent Question
Feeling somewhat less intelligent at the moment, but here goes...
I took the cylindrical center vent out of the A/C control panel, and now I cannot get the vent to stay in place when reassembled. The only step I remember taking to get the vent out is to remove the retaining clips on either side. Now with everything together, it seems these clips do not extend far enough to actually hold the vent in place. Is there something else that I have misplaced and/or forgotten about? See photo and video below. Video of problem: https://youtu.be/Uh7ULIfZEDQ
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It's been a long time since I had my dash all apart but IIRC there should be rectangular dense felt blocks that go in between the wheel pins and the retaining clips.
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Perfect, thanks guys! I was able to find one of the felt blocks/cubes, but the other one must've gotten lost. It'll be easy enough to make one.
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When I was putting my 67 together I was able to "stretch" those "blocks" just a little to tighten the vents to keep them from rotating on their own. Lap vents have the same "blocks".
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Kerm |
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Will do... Glad to help. I've gotten lots of help and materials from folks on our forum.
Kerm |
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Kerm, I just wanted to let you know that I received the felt stripping last night and got it fitted this morning. Worked like a charm! Thank you very much.
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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You are very welcome, Ham... I'm glad that my memory of the set-up served me well! Not something that I can say all the time. Your detailing of the control unit looks super. Be well
Kerm |
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Love the support of this place...it's what the hobby is all about.
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I have been searhing for these clips everywhere with no luck and no good pic. I came across this thread and now Im confident I will be able to make the clips and "foam blocks" to finish my dash. These forums have been my saving grace in this adventure! Thanks all
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Glad you were able to find some useful info here! Absolutely agree that the knowledge and wisdom found here is invaluable.
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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