Re: 55PackardGuy's '54 Clipper Deluxe
Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2014/11/9 19:01:08
Thought I'd post this pic of what I did before the trip to reduce the toxic engine compartment fumes and heat from coming into the car with the fresh air inlets open. The old air duct hose was shot, so I picked up a piece of 5" semi-rigid aluminum vent pipe at the hardware store. I also gave the front passenger side vent duct the same treatment. The original one back by the heater core on the passenger side seemed relatively OK, and I left it.
I wonder how much underhood air could come through on the heater side in the winter if these duct hoses leaked badly? With the windows rolled up, carbon monoxide levels inside the car must've made for some light-headed driving, at best. You probably wouldn't need a blocked tailpipe to smoke yourself pretty well if you sat in an idling car for very long with the heater fan blowing.
The aluminum vent pipe is an inexpensive, although unoriginal look. I suppose you could paint it black and fool some people, but this is a strictly utilitarian solution.
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I wonder how much underhood air could come through on the heater side in the winter if these duct hoses leaked badly? With the windows rolled up, carbon monoxide levels inside the car must've made for some light-headed driving, at best. You probably wouldn't need a blocked tailpipe to smoke yourself pretty well if you sat in an idling car for very long with the heater fan blowing.
The aluminum vent pipe is an inexpensive, although unoriginal look. I suppose you could paint it black and fool some people, but this is a strictly utilitarian solution.
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