Heater control mechanism connection

[hatepotholez]

Hello everyone,

 

just rebuilt the heater box, heater core, installed new foam everywhere. I have installed the heater box and the cables. My dash is not in yet as I wanted to take care of this first and then put the dash. I have installed the heater control mechanism cables to the appropriate section of the heater box excluding the blower motor flap.

 

My question:

1. Is there a bracket that holds the long cable to the blower motor flap? My box doesn't seem to have it.

2. I know the heater cable mechanism attaches to the back of the heater control panel, is there another mounting point behind the heater control mechanism?

3. Will I have an issue installing the dash with the heater mechanism already connected to the box(not the heater control panel)

 

Thanks!

 

 

[Kurbycar32]

What model car are you working on?  My early 260z has strange clips made out of a spring metal that keeps those cables where they need to be.  I had a discussion about finding those clips with another member here a while ago, there were a few good pictures:

 

http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44382-need-help-with-a-heater-control-cable-clip/

 

I assume a 240z is the same but I havent worked on one personally.  The late 260z and later used a vacuum controlled system

[hatepotholez]

What model car are you working on?  My early 260z has strange clips made out of a spring metal that keeps those cables where they need to be.  I had a discussion about finding those clips with another member here a while ago, there were a few good pictures:

 

http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44382-need-help-with-a-heater-control-cable-clip/

 

I assume a 240z is the same but I havent worked on one personally.  The late 260z and later used a vacuum controlled system

 

 

sorry its a '72 240z. I should really update my profile! Anyway, the pics are great! I wasn't sure if the heater plate panel takes the bulk of the load off that mechanism. I have to search the service manual again, and look for my "how to restore your Datsun Z" book to get some references.