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mass A man · 01-21-2012, 03:17 PM

I'm running both, an Autolite "bolt-on" manifold heater in pick up and an OTWELL manifold heater on the Town sedan. Only draw-back is with those type, you should have an aftermarket oil filler pipe "blow-by tube" also. Without one, I noticed some smoke in cab. I feel the hot water type are good, but they can make pulling front floor board out a hassle. Since we're on the topic, please forgive me for asking my question here on VCS2's thread, but what the heck are the 2 little holes for on the front end air intake of all the Autolite bolt on castings? Some kind of screen or cover?? I've never seen one but the holes are always there.

01-21-2012, 03:17 PM	#21
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 794	Re: Best Type of Heater to Install I'm running both, an Autolite "bolt-on" manifold heater in pick up and an OTWELL manifold heater on the Town sedan. Only draw-back is with those type, you should have an aftermarket oil filler pipe "blow-by tube" also. Without one, I noticed some smoke in cab. I feel the hot water type are good, but they can make pulling front floor board out a hassle. Since we're on the topic, please forgive me for asking my question here on VCS2's thread, but what the heck are the 2 little holes for on the front end air intake of all the Autolite bolt on castings? Some kind of screen or cover?? I've never seen one but the holes are always there.