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Heater Blower Switch
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billcarry |
12-05-2017 @ 1:18 PM
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Does anyone know where an explanation of the various positions of the heater blower switch on my 48 might be found? \Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for this heater blower switch knob?
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4dFordSC |
12-05-2017 @ 1:49 PM
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Here's a knob: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1947-1948-Ford-Heater-Switch-Knob-Untested/253111187069?hash=item3aee9a367d:g:0tQAAOSwg7VZnZRa&vxp=mtr
This message was edited by 4dFordSC on 12-5-17 @ 1:51 PM
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ken ct. |
12-05-2017 @ 3:34 PM
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Thanks 4d but I don't need a $62 switch,really all I need is the light up knob and don't need a ford original looking knob. I have found what I need locally. Thanks for the reponse. ken ct.
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TomO |
12-07-2017 @ 7:43 AM
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Bill, which heater do you have, the box heater or the fresh air heater with the air chamber mounted to the hood? The switches are different. The box heater switch has 5 positions, OFF, HI, LOW for heat coming out of the front of the heater and INDIRECT HI and LOW for defroster heat. The fresh air heater switch only has 3 positions, OFF, HI and LO. The defroster action is controlled by a cable operated door to redirect the air flow.
Tom
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billcarry |
12-07-2017 @ 9:14 AM
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Tom, I have the box heater with water connections on the firewall. Thanks for the explanation of the blower switch positions. I suppose I could very carefully paint the red markings on the knob--???
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TomO |
12-08-2017 @ 8:32 AM
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I used dark red One Shot lettering enamel. I painted the area and let it dry about 5 min and then wiped off the paint with a rag dampened with mineral spirits. This worked leaving the paint in the letters.
Tom
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ken ct. |
12-08-2017 @ 12:42 PM
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Caution anyone ,that switch has the chrome bezel is missing As most switches you see for sale do not have this missing piece ??? ken ct. I had a complete one on my 41 that's how I know they are usually missing. ken ct.
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TomO |
12-09-2017 @ 7:33 AM
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It also comes "UNTESTED". NOS ones show up now and then for less money. I paid $5 for one last year at a swap meet.
Tom
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