Heater Air Flow is always low

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FordFETruck
Never thought a whole lot about it, but the heater fan output on my truck kind of sucks too. Heat only, no A/c or vacuum lines on mine. All 3 motor speeds work, heater box is free of debris, so is the cowl. Seems to have good fan speed but the defrost output is about half of any other vehicle I've had. Didn't find any holes in the hoses to the defrost vents. Do these trucks just have poor blower output in general?
1986 F250 351W, C6, 10.25 Semi float 3.55 gear, 250K Miles

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grumpin
From my experience I would say yes, they do not blow very well.

I replaced the fan motor on the 86 I used to have and didn't notice an improvement.

It did the job though. Maybe they are more efficient, enough flow with less noise!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
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Gary Lewis
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Yes, my opinion is that the flow is poor, even with a new motor and relays in the wiring to ensure there's little voltage loss.  I even asked a company that rebuilds motors if they could rewire the motor for more power, and they said they could - for $2000.  I guess I'll live with it.  
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ArdWrknTrk
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Still doesn't explain why it has one speed and won't shut off.  
Or why it hasn't defaulted to defrost.

I'd look at the motor or resistor plug for melted wires that may be shorting to ground.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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