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Re: [T3] Funny 3 output elbow needed for Heater Booster setup


I know exactly the part you mean, I have a 69 Notch with the same system.
There was an NOS one on Ebay a year or so ago and I was foolish enough not
to buy it.  I'd start visiting parts yards and be persistent.  This system
was optional for about half of 1969 and since all Canadian type 3's had gas
heaters about half of the 1969 cars here in Canada will have come with the
BA4.  A lot of places will have boxes of exhaust and/or engine parts and
there's a chance a pair of these will be kicking around somewhere.
Unfortunately the owners of the yards are unlikely to have noticed the
difference between them and standard T3 heat elbows so you'll probably have
to find them yourself.  I suppose it is possible to fabricate something with
plumbing parts and omitting the valve.  As far as I can tell the function of
the valve was to ensure that the air flow didn't go backwards toward the
engine but I can't imagine how this would be possible anyway.  There are
people on the list who have added a BA4 to their car and fabricated most
everything to make it work, they may have helpful suggestions.  As far as
the operation of the heater goes, it is totally great.  Not only does it get
real hot real fast it is the only gas heater system that will actually
direct heat at you windshield!

Good Luck
Andre

> I am trying to locate the left elbow that goes from the
> HE to the fan, but there is a third outlet to an
> external fan that is mounted above and right of the
> main air intake boot. This elbow also has a anti air
> backup flap (or a slot where this uses to mount, I
> think the flap can be fabbed out of rubber easy enough)

> Also, does anyone have any experience with this heater
> system? any advice would be appreciated. I am figuring
> out quickly that this system is very rare.
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