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Working some kinks out on my ‘56. When I run the heater/defroster blower I can hear and feel both the low and high speed airflow; however, both do not move a lot of air. The motor is in great shape and the duct work under the dash is pretty tight meaning not a lot of air leaked. Has anyone switched to a better motor, squirrel cage, etc. to improve their airflow. If so what did you use? Thanks.
Does the 56 have a **** that says "air" that you pull out to open the flapper to allow air in under the hood like the 58-60? If so, it needs to be pulled out to allow air into the fan housing.
Google says it does have one. So should the owner's manual if you have one.
For a 1956 Corvette, you can choose between two main components commonly referred to as the "air ****": the fresh air cowl vent **** or the "AIR" dash pull cable. You can find exact reproduction parts at specialized retailers like Zip Corvette or Top Flight Automotive. [
Cowl Vent / Fresh Air ****: This chrome-plated die-cast **** mounts to the cowl vent opening lever. Reproductions generally cost between $15.00 and $25.00.
"AIR" Dash Cable & ****: This is the control cable located on the dashboard that regulates the fresh air intake. Original, clean, used examples often sell for around $250.00.
hold on a second
This may be new to me, First off i come from aback ground of old VW beetles.
so when we talk heater systems they can be pretty much the wort out there.
I have evrything working with new hoses and i can here the fan but no airflow, do i have to open the flap (Air) in order for it to fully work?
If so i was completely clueless and some one just made my day if that's the case
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'56 Corvettes before VIN #200 (1200) had a recirculating heater like the '55. If your '56 is one off these, it will not have an Air pull cable, or a fresh air hose in the engine compartment. These heaters do have a lower air flow rate, especially at speed.
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'56 Corvettes before VIN #200 (1200) had a recirculating heater like the '55. If your '56 is one off these, it will not have an Air pull cable, or a fresh air hose in the engine compartment. These heaters do have a lower air flow rate, especially at speed.
I saw 1956 VIN #10 at an NCRS meet on Saturday. Here is a picture of that early recirculating blower.
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The fresh air heaters in solid axle Corvettes are really great heaters. I drove a '56 with a fresh air heater and a '62 through some very cold Minnesota winters many years ago. They work so well that I didn't even need the fan when I was driving over about 35mph. The old cars have various shortcomings, of course, but least you don't have to be cold in one.
All early 56's had mandatory power tops and 2x4 bbl carbs.
Just noticed.... I wonder why the tan power top feed wire at the circuit breaker isn't attached.
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Yes, Rich, it had power top and power windows. The top equipment was there but the top was not functional so the owner presented it as a hard-top car. First time he had it judged and it scored TopFlight!
56/57 blower motor air flow
