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Werner · 06-04-2019, 02:06 PM

Hello, what do you use for the hose connection between exhaust heater and heater door flange on the firewall? I hade used a concertina tube made of aluminum, that was only 500 ml airtight and is now torn through.

Jacksonlll · 06-04-2019, 03:01 PM

For years members in our club simply use a cut up pop can. Roll it up, shove it in and let it expand.

Werner · 06-04-2019, 04:20 PM

Jackson, please tell me what is a "cut up pop can"?

1931 flamingo · 06-04-2019, 05:17 PM

I'm betting a soda pop (Coca-Cola, etc) with both ends removed and then split lengthwise.
Paul in CT

Jacksonlll · 06-04-2019, 07:58 PM

That’s it Paul.

CarlG · 06-04-2019, 09:52 PM

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Ray in La Mesa · 06-05-2019, 08:43 AM

I used one of the small 5.5 oz. juice cans, V8, pineapple grapefruit apple, etc.

taffrail · 06-05-2019, 05:34 PM

Roofing flashing, cut to depth, roll up, insert it from the firewall door and let it unwind.
Remove with with needle nose pliers. If you screw it up no problem, make another one.

Werner · 06-06-2019, 04:38 PM

The suggestion with the lime bottle is theoretically good. But in Germany this does not work, because other plastic is used. When heated, the hose shrinks. I will therefore try the suggestion of Carl.

Werner · 06-07-2019, 05:13 PM

Today I mounted a SCAT-tube from an airplane. I will report how it works over a long time.

Thanks for all informations!

daren007 · 06-07-2019, 05:35 PM

Scatt. The amount needed is too small for aircraft use. Check your local aircraft maintenance facility. They usually throw out pieces this short.

06-04-2019, 02:06 PM	#1
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,157	Heater hose connection Hello, what do you use for the hose connection between exhaust heater and heater door flange on the firewall? I hade used a concertina tube made of aluminum, that was only 500 ml airtight and is now torn through. __________________ 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

06-04-2019, 03:01 PM	#2
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Heater hose connection For years members in our club simply use a cut up pop can. Roll it up, shove it in and let it expand.

06-04-2019, 04:20 PM	#3
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,157	Re: Heater hose connection Jackson, please tell me what is a "cut up pop can"? __________________ 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

06-04-2019, 05:17 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Heater hose connection I'm betting a soda pop (Coca-Cola, etc) with both ends removed and then split lengthwise. Paul in CT

06-04-2019, 07:58 PM	#5
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Heater hose connection That’s it Paul.

06-05-2019, 08:43 AM	#7
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Heater hose connection I used one of the small 5.5 oz. juice cans, V8, pineapple grapefruit apple, etc.

06-05-2019, 05:34 PM	#8
taffrail Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 135	Re: Heater hose connection Roofing flashing, cut to depth, roll up, insert it from the firewall door and let it unwind. Remove with with needle nose pliers. If you screw it up no problem, make another one.

06-06-2019, 04:38 PM	#9
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,157	Re: Heater hose connection The suggestion with the lime bottle is theoretically good. But in Germany this does not work, because other plastic is used. When heated, the hose shrinks. I will therefore try the suggestion of Carl. __________________ 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

06-07-2019, 05:35 PM	#11
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Heater hose connection Scatt. The amount needed is too small for aircraft use. Check your local aircraft maintenance facility. They usually throw out pieces this short.