That hinged cover is slick. Now all I need is a vintage WH cover and I'll be all set. Keep posting your progress and great innovations. They're inspirational.
Brad
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I agree a shop takes a risk anytime a mod is made to a product that otherwise the risk would be entirely the manufacturer. I think this mod can be done safely with a large opening since the "flew"is nothing more than a open box. The opening made in the sample photo certainly could be enlarged to allow for more air flow.
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I think I will plagiarize the idea of the hinge. Great idea! I have a 1966 26' Overlander with the Bowen water heater. I am missing the bottom "u" shaped piece of the flue which covers the pilot and burner area. Anyone with one to sell? Anyone who can take a couple of photos of an original so I can maybe fabricate one? Thx!
Thanks for your quick reply and photo. It looks like a mesh from the photo. Is it aluminum or stainless? Would it be possible to get a photo of it off so I can see how it is attached? Thx in advance!
It's aluminum mesh. are you missing the whole thing or just the mesh part?
The photos show how it's formed at the corners, cut from a single piece, and bent to shape. There are tabs left on the back side that fit into slots in the sheet aluminum and are then bent over to secure it in place.
This is from my '64 Safari.
Good luck to you!
It's aluminum mesh. are you missing the whole thing or just the mesh part?
The photos show how it's formed at the corners, cut from a single piece, and bent to shape. There are tabs left on the back side that fit into slots in the sheet aluminum and are then bent over to secure it in place.
This is from my '64 Safari.
Good luck to you!
Thank you for this documentation. I am missing the exact same piece! It looks like it can be easily fabricated, assuming the correct virgin material. This must have been an easy piece to lose.
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You are both very welcome. if you want dimensions or anything, just let me know. I have everything apart right now and it's easy to get to.
Rich
Rich:
Yes, please! I was hoping your drafting side might offer this up! Not sure yet where or how it will get made, but this will be critical to getting it done. Much appreciated!
-Tim
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I'll get that to you tonight Tim.
You will make this yourself, in about twenty minutes, with a set of metal cutting shears. It's really simple, like cutting out a piece of paper.
Have a good day, Rich
The size of these may have changed some with different years and models of W H's. Check before you cut!
To form the final shape you can bend the radius' with a broom handle and some elbow grease, and the bottom fold is a sharp bend, use a framing square or a square edged piece of wood to make a 90 degree bend. then it's just a matter of getting the tabs into the slots, one of my favorite games!
The size of these may have changed some with different years and models of W H's. Check before you cut!
To form the final shape you can bend the radius' with a broom handle and some elbow grease, and the bottom fold is a sharp bend, use a framing square or a square edged piece of wood to make a 90 degree bend. then it's just a matter of getting the tabs into the slots, one of my favorite games!
Rich:
This is just perfect. Thanks for taking the time to draw and measure it all out. I will start looking for the material right away. I think I will start with the hardware store. Thanks again!
-Tim
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Ok that makes a lot more sense. I guess I need to get the plywood in this section then reinstall the furnace, and see how I can align things. I'll have to modify this cover, I just hope there is enough air flow with the venting relocated, but would imagine it should be ok. Thanks again for taking the time to pull that apart and snap photos!
- Scott
Hi Scott
That is what I did....and it has worked over the last five years. This is the only photo of the furnace revent, but shows the new Suburban vent and the opening cut out of the back of shroud.
What you cannot see is a diverter wing inside of the shroud that help direct the vented exhaust two directions, and also protect the exterior metal from being damaged or discolored from the direct heat.
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