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mmsidaho · 07-30-2014, 03:05 PM

Does anyone have any guidance on adjusting the three Bowden cables that control heat/defrost/air?

I'm in the process of puting things back together and the range of motion of the control arms on the front of the controller doesn't line up well with the various flaps in the ductwork being fully left/right or up/down. Is it just a matter of sliding the cable clamps that screw down further up or down each cable?

The truck is a '72 Custom Camper C20 w/Air.

Thanks.

PanelDeland · 07-31-2014, 03:55 PM

That's how I adjusted mine.While I had the cables out I cleaned them good then dropped them in the drain pan of used oil for a few days while I worked on other stuff.Once I let them drip out they have worked well for about 12 years.

07-30-2014, 03:05 PM	#1
mmsidaho Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 37	Bowden Cable Adjustment Does anyone have any guidance on adjusting the three Bowden cables that control heat/defrost/air? I'm in the process of puting things back together and the range of motion of the control arms on the front of the controller doesn't line up well with the various flaps in the ductwork being fully left/right or up/down. Is it just a matter of sliding the cable clamps that screw down further up or down each cable? The truck is a '72 Custom Camper C20 w/Air. Thanks. __________________ 1972 C20 Custom Camper 1972 C10 Under Restoration

07-31-2014, 03:55 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Bowden Cable Adjustment That's how I adjusted mine.While I had the cables out I cleaned them good then dropped them in the drain pan of used oil for a few days while I worked on other stuff.Once I let them drip out they have worked well for about 12 years. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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