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Oldgearz · 08-24-2021, 09:18 AM

Been trying to find an easy way to block the firewall heater tube on the engine side during the summer. Had a tin foil cap with hose clamp that worked but looked pretty bad. Did an internet search and found nickel plated (shiny) steel 2" metal snap-in panel plugs from [email protected] for $7.95 for 10 pieces. They look great when inserted in the tube. You need to have 1/2" or so space between your heater and and the tube to get it in place. Thundered down the highway at 50 mph and it stayed in place just fine.

Gary WA · 08-24-2021, 09:33 AM

Thanks for the Tip!!

Jacksonlll · 08-24-2021, 09:34 AM

Remove the manifold cover and clamp on a spray can top. Looks good and fits good.

Leon · 08-24-2021, 11:57 AM

Use the plastic endcap from a grease tube. They fit perfectly without the need of any clamps.

Werner · 08-24-2021, 02:08 PM

Hi Oldgaerz

do you have a picture, please?

btw: I stuff a knob of "butter bread" aluminum foil in the front of the entry hole.

whirnot · 08-25-2021, 06:11 PM

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I use the brass cap from an old fly rod tube. Looks great!

dmaxweb · 08-26-2021, 08:04 AM

I used one of these. Painted black.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-PVC-T...itting/3880607

08-24-2021, 09:18 AM	#1
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Blocking the Firewall Heater Tube Been trying to find an easy way to block the firewall heater tube on the engine side during the summer. Had a tin foil cap with hose clamp that worked but looked pretty bad. Did an internet search and found nickel plated (shiny) steel 2" metal snap-in panel plugs from [email protected] for $7.95 for 10 pieces. They look great when inserted in the tube. You need to have 1/2" or so space between your heater and and the tube to get it in place. Thundered down the highway at 50 mph and it stayed in place just fine.

08-24-2021, 09:33 AM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,101	Re: Blocking the Firewall Heater Tube Thanks for the Tip!! __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

08-24-2021, 09:34 AM	#3
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Blocking the Firewall Heater Tube Remove the manifold cover and clamp on a spray can top. Looks good and fits good.

08-24-2021, 11:57 AM	#4
Leon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 14	Re: Blocking the Firewall Heater Tube Use the plastic endcap from a grease tube. They fit perfectly without the need of any clamps.

08-24-2021, 02:08 PM	#5
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,153	Re: Blocking the Firewall Heater Tube Hi Oldgaerz do you have a picture, please? btw: I stuff a knob of "butter bread" aluminum foil in the front of the entry hole. __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version

08-25-2021, 06:11 PM	#6
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,056	Re: Blocking the Firewall Heater Tube Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use the brass cap from an old fly rod tube. Looks great! __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

08-26-2021, 08:04 AM	#7
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Re: Blocking the Firewall Heater Tube I used one of these. Painted black. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-PVC-T...itting/3880607