"Paul A. Asgeirsson" wrote:
> Hi Bill,
>
> I don't think that the 57's had a fresh air inlet for the heater, so if you
>want
> to use the entire later model one, you will need to cut a hole in the box beam
> for the air inlet. Then you also need to cut a hole in the parcel shelf. If
>you
> have the short parcel shelf, this doesn't work well at all so you need the
>longer
> one to do that. I can scan from the factory manual how it goes if you want
>it.
>
> Tomorrow, early am, I'm leaving on a trip and will be gone until the 22nd.
>
> Regards, Paul A
>
> Glen Byrns wrote:
>
> > I'll be watching for an answer along with you, Same problem. It looks like
> > some cars have a 4" hole cut through the firewall into the engine
> > compartment for a hose to bring air to the heater intake hole. I've
> > resisted cutting the hole for now, but is there any other way?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Glen Byrns
> > '59 bugeye
> > '59 Morris Traveller (Winifred)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <BillSvale@aol.com>
> > To: <morris@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 3:07 AM
> > Subject: Heater mounting suggestions
> >
> > > I am installing a "Smiths" heater in a '57 Morris 1000 and can't figure
> > out
> > > where the bottom duct attaches. Does it attach to the firewall and do I
> > need
> > > to cut an air hole? Also it looks like I need to cut a hole in the parcel
> > > shelf which I am installing also. Any suggestions on how to install the
> > > heater and the parcel shelf would be appreciated. Thanks. ---Bill
> > Langdell,
> > > Sunnyvale CA
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