[FC] Progress!

[Merv Krull]

Great plan! Definitely calls for a bit of creative re-engineering!
thanx
Merv
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clark Hartzel" <chartzel@comcast.net>
To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 6:30 AM
Subject: RE: [FC] Progress!


> On my Rampside I welded a couple of pieces of angle iron between the frame
> rails to hold up the heater.  Then you can remove the studs/bracket from
the
> bottom of your lid and make it removable for easy service.  Sure is nice
> being able to replace a starter by just sitting in the box and not having
to
> jack the vehicle up!
> Clark Hartzel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: corvanatics-admin@corvair.org
> [mailto:corvanatics-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Merv Krull
> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 2:02 AM
> To: Corvantics; corvairs@cybrus.net
> Subject: [FC] Progress!
>
>
> Today was warm enough to roll under the GB and loosen the two nuts that
> attach
> the air/heater unit to the bottom of the floor pan. A squirt of WD40 and a
> bit
> of fumbling around with a 1/2" socket with some extensions and I was
> surprised
> how easy they turned. Since the brackets on the pan are slotted, the pan
> pulled out towards the front of the van quite easily!
> And there it is... easy access to the air/heater unit and the tranny and
the
> diff and the starter!
> The air/heater unit had only one thoroughly dehydrated mouse stuck in the
> rear
> heat vent. Hanta Virus Alert! A face mask and disposable gloves are handy
> for
> this job.
> All of the foam insulation was shot. Anyone try that shiny metallic air
> bubble
> stuff for something like this? Will it stand up to as much as 160 F?
> The air shut off valve seems to be in perfect order. The mixer valve is
> deeper
> inside the unit, but it is probably OK too.
> Ain't life grand?
> Merv Krull
> Salmon Arm
> 62 Greenbrier "Ratfink"
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