Re: [T3] Heater hook-up

["Dave Campen" <dave@campen.eurobell.co.uk>]

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----- Original Message -----
From: Shawn Teegarden <ateup@blitz-it.net>

> Ok, I don't want to freeze, so here are some questions:
>
> In my wife's '67 Fasty, I'm trying to hook up the heater assemblies.  The
> car has an aftermarket header on it, with the heat exchangers installed.
>
> 1.  Can the top inlet to the hot air mixer be blocked off, as I don't have
> the rear heat exchangers nor elbow peices, and if it is, what will it
hurt?
>
Yes you can. In fact you should, as when the thermostat inside opens, it
will allow hot air to escape if the hole isn't blocked. It won't hurt
anything else.

> 2.  I'm missing (actually it fell apart) one flexible pipe (thats what the
> Elfrink calls it, #5, page 59, exploded view of exhaust and heater
> assemblies).  I suppose they are as rare as hens' teeth, or is something
> that works available?
>
They are available used, but they're still pretty expensive.

> 3.  The fresh air pipe, the hard tube from the rear to the front, if it is
> not in use, can I remove it without messing up the flow of cooling air
> through the tins.  It is rattling it's little a## off ;-)
>
If in doubt, rip it out! They are really annoying when they rattle aren't
they?


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