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*edin355* · 02-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Im trying to get the ac system up and going on my 72 swb.I need to know what connects between the passenger vent and the vacum pod.I looked in service manual and couldnt find anything. All help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Ed

**clay68c10** · 02-01-2009, 12:12 PM

There's a linkage rod to connect the pod to the vent. Also a spring to close the vent back up when vacuum is removed.

*edin355* · 02-01-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

There's a linkage rod to connect the pod to the vent. Also a spring to close the vent back up when vacuum is removed.

Thanks a lot for the info.Anyway that you can tell me how long the rod needs to be.

*edin355* · 02-01-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay68c10

There's a linkage rod to connect the pod to the vent. Also a spring to close the vent back up when vacuum is removed.

Thanks a lot for the info.Anyway that you can tell me how long the rod needs to be.

*edin355* · 02-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay68c10

There's a linkage rod to connect the pod to the vent. Also a spring to close the vent back up when vacuum is removed.

Thanks for the info.But can you tell me how long the rod is or even show a diiagram of it so Ill know how long to make it. I have searched the vendors for one to buy even.They dont show anything that I can find.Thanks again for your help.

haysonj · 02-01-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by edin355

Thanks for the info.But can you tell me how long the rod is or even show a diiagram of it so Ill know how long to make it. I have searched the vendors for one to buy even.They dont show anything that I can find.Thanks again for your help.

Here's a couple pictures of mine hope it helps.

02-01-2009, 11:32 AM	#1
edin355 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: jEFFERSON cITY mO. Posts: 130	ac vent Im trying to get the ac system up and going on my 72 swb.I need to know what connects between the passenger vent and the vacum pod.I looked in service manual and couldnt find anything. All help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Ed

02-01-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,988	Re: ac vent There's a linkage rod to connect the pod to the vent. Also a spring to close the vent back up when vacuum is removed. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ Last edited by clay68c10; 02-01-2009 at 12:14 PM.



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