Sounds like either clogged or air bound
Probably a worn-out or clogged heater core.
The dash has to be removed to gain access to the heater box. The heater box then comes out and is split open to replace the core.
Drain the coolant, remove the glove box and base to the dash. youll find the heater core on the passanger side.
Drain the water from the cooling system. Remove the water hose from the heater core. Remove the heater core retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new heater core.
Crown Him was created in 1991.
"Does the top or bottom heater hose from the firewall go to the water pump on a 1991 Dodge Dakota V6?" The top heater hose from the firewall goes to the water pump and the bottom hose from the firewall goes to the top of the block where the temperature thermostat housing is located.
There isn't a water control valve. The airflow is directed around the heater core by a door to control temp.
Thermostat possibly stuck open. Another possibility is the heater core is clogged. I would recommend you perform a complete cooling system service. Drain and flush the system with the heater set to high. Replace the thermostat, and install a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water. Bleed all air from the system.
Stuck thermostat, clogged radiator.
This is an indication that your heater core is leaking. To stop the leaking you will have to replace the heater core or stop using your heater.
Look near or behind the alternator. The valve that controls flow of coolant to the heater core on my 1987 Aerostar is located on the left wall of the engine compartment. I imagine the 1991 is similar. Trace the heater hoses from the engine/water pump and you will find it.
Low coolant? Defective thermostat? Heater core plugged, restricted, or air bound Water pump not circulating coolant?