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Heater duct installation

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Hippo393, Jan 21, 2005.

  1. Jan 21, 2005
    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

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    Is there a trick to getting the engine bay heater duct on the grille hole flange? I can't seem to get in there w/ my hands. Too tight of an area, and I'd rather not remove the grill &/or fender to do it. Any tips? :?
     
    Hippo393, Jan 21, 2005
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  2. Jan 21, 2005
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It is tight quarters down there, but I managed to get mine on with my fingers, several times by now. I zip-tied it on, reaching underneath to help loop the tie around.
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2005
    Old Bill

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    I found it easier to remove the flange, attach the hose, and then reattach the flange. Not easy either way, but this is what worked for me...
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2005
    James P. Enderwies

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    Hippo: It's fun isn't it! ;) When I replaced mine, the old came off eaisly. But the new, well, just say many cuss words hit the air. Had to do a lot of "twisting". Mine is held on by a big hose clamp. I also have small hands. :)
     
    James P. Enderwies, Jan 22, 2005
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  5. Jan 22, 2005
    Hippo393

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    Old Bill: that baby's spot welded on or something, so it's not coming off.
    Jim: I've got 2 large hoseclamps ready to go on 'er. Can't forsee how it's going to get on thar tho. :(
     
    Hippo393, Jan 22, 2005
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  6. Jan 22, 2005
    James P. Enderwies

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    Alan: I just slid the hose clamp over the duct and twisted it "round & round" till it was all on the little flange. Not easy, but it worked.

    Good Luck.
     
    James P. Enderwies, Jan 22, 2005
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  7. Jan 24, 2005
    kcjeep

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    Any sources for the heating duct material?
     
    kcjeep, Jan 24, 2005
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  8. Jan 24, 2005
    Old Bill

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    JC Whitney has it. Don't have the link, but do a search for "air duct hose" or something like that...
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2005
    kcjeep

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    will do, thanks!
     
    kcjeep, Jan 24, 2005
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  10. Jan 26, 2005
    twatson

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    I ordered a new hose from Aircraft Spruce. They have all sizes of vent tubing used on aircraft and you order it by the foot and diameter. They have different types depending on the temperature it is exposed to as well as the enviroment. Go to www.aircraftspruce.com. It is called CAT, SCAT, CEET or SCEET. I think I got the 5" CAT @ about $7 per foot. h
     
    twatson, Jan 26, 2005
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