On that topic, is it possible to replace the fresh air vent (that plastic
molded piece with the trapdoor) above the steering column without removing
the steering column? Mine has a dislocated door hinge and it's getting kinda
cold on the feet. I already did the passenger side but so far I haven't
tried to do the driver's.
Theo Smit
tsmit@home.com
B382002705
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stu Brennan [SMTP:sbrennan@master.ncounty.net]
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 9:55 PM
> To: Tiger Email Network
> Subject: Heat!
>
> 'Twas the week before christmas........NOOOOO, That's been done, and
> far better than I could, no doubt.
>
> Mother Nature has somehow spared Southern New England from the much
> dreaded salt so far this winter, so the family Christmas party became a
> target of opportunity, a destination worthy of a final voyage before
> putting the Tiger into hibernation. Oh, and my teenage daughter had
> this shopping expedition in mind, so it would be easier if my wife and I
> went in separate directions after leaving the party. Of course, it was
> also a chance to show it off to the family, and sort of issue a
> challenge to my cousin who restores Model A's to show up in some of his
> handiwork some day.
>
> I've had the hard top on all fall, testing a product idea, but have
> never had the opportunity to try it out in really cold weather, now that
> I've got it sealed up properly. Four kids will do that to your free
> time.
>
> One of the coldest drives I can ever remember was one day when I took
> the Tiger to work, one hour on the interstates at 40 degrees with a 160
> thermostat, air leaks everywhere, and though I didn't know it at the
> time, a badly clogged heater core. Today was in the 30's but with
> better air sealing, a 180 thermostat, and a cleaned out heater, I was
> amazed to find that the car was actually comfortable without a coat on,
> or gloves.
>
> So, I guess that the heater may be puny, but it can be made to work if
> the core is cleared out, the water temp is high enough, and the air
> leaks are under control. I'm not about to try it a Zero F, but there'd
> probably be salt by then, anyway.
>
> Stu
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