In a message dated 96-05-05 20:22:41 EDT, royjm@resort.brecknet.com (Jared
Roy) writes:

>
>I have a n 82 vanagon and was wondering which way the flaps should be 
>wired? Should the handle that the spring is attached be pushed toward the 
>front of the van or the back. My therostat is toast and need to wire the 
>flaps until I get a new one. 

The spring will hold the flaps in the wide open position.  The thrmostat and
cable pulls them closed when cold and contracted.

Dennis.