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Bentblazer · 11-22-2009, 05:36 PM

Isn't there a spring that goes from the vent flap to the cowl frame? IF so does anyone have a pic or know how long it is?

71jimmy · 11-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Just checked mine, I do not have that piece at the bottom of my cowl tray you show in the pic. I assume you have A/C, I do not, you didn't say. The only vents I have are inside the cab on the kick panels. Maybe someone with A/C can chime in.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-24-2009, 05:19 PM

I dont have ac?? I assume you do have ac as my cabs do not have that piece..

Critter · 11-24-2009, 05:20 PM

Here it is. This pic is from my 69 parts truck with A/C. I don't know the length, but maybe I can measure when I get home.

Blazediggity · 11-25-2009, 12:51 AM

honestly the vacume actuator has enough of a spring inside you really dont have to worrie about it... at least mine didnt need one, i just replaced the actuator like two hours ago, $48 bucks owtch

Bentblazer · 11-25-2009, 07:01 PM

Thanks for the help guys, I took some measurements and it looked real close to a carb linkage spring and wasn't to strong. Going to give that a try and see, thanks again.

11-22-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Vent spring Isn't there a spring that goes from the vent flap to the cowl frame? IF so does anyone have a pic or know how long it is? __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat Last edited by Bentblazer; 03-08-2011 at 09:28 AM.

11-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Vent spring Just checked mine, I do not have that piece at the bottom of my cowl tray you show in the pic. I assume you have A/C, I do not, you didn't say. The only vents I have are inside the cab on the kick panels. Maybe someone with A/C can chime in. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-24-2009, 05:19 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Vent spring I dont have ac?? I assume you do have ac as my cabs do not have that piece.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-24-2009, 05:20 PM	#4
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Vent spring Here it is. This pic is from my 69 parts truck with A/C. I don't know the length, but maybe I can measure when I get home. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 11-24-2009 at 05:20 PM.

11-25-2009, 12:51 AM	#5
Blazediggity Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange Ca. Posts: 11	Re: Vent spring honestly the vacume actuator has enough of a spring inside you really dont have to worrie about it... at least mine didnt need one, i just replaced the actuator like two hours ago, $48 bucks owtch

11-25-2009, 07:01 PM	#6
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Vent spring Thanks for the help guys, I took some measurements and it looked real close to a carb linkage spring and wasn't to strong. Going to give that a try and see, thanks again. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat



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