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my 56 has 2 outlets on the core to the left of heater core but above right is a heater outlet with a Y what is that, I ve looked at fotos some cars have it some don't thanx
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Can you post a pic? A previous owner may have installed a fitting, possibly to flush the system?
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That Y is the heater control valve to let the water flow thru the heater core. Some cars have a vacuum operated valve mounted in the intake manifold.
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crownvic55 (11/20/2015)
That Y is the heater control valve to let the water flow thru the heater core. Some cars have a vacuum operated valve mounted in the intake manifold. ditto. That unit is basically a thermostatic control. There is a coil attached that sits in the air plenum as well to make the valve open and close according to what you are calling for on the controls.
Daniel JessupLancaster, California aka "The Hot Rod Reverend" 
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I'd sure like to see a picture of that
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Here are a couple of pics. Hope these help. Ben  
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Interesting, I've never seen that, only the valve on the intake. manifold. is that vacuum or cable operated?
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My 1955 Ford station wagon with factory installed air conditioning had that same heater hose Y on it. Is your car a factory air car?
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No, my car (55) has no air conditioning. Car in family since new so this is the way it came. Also had a 56 292 with same valve. Valve is cable operated and as Dan said it has a thermostatic coil to regulate the flow of hot water depending on where the cable lever is set.
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