[AATLAS1X]

This kit will cure your heater issues RHD or LHD

1. Poor circulation of air due to deteriorated foam that has filled the heater core not allowing air to pass through and thermal transfer.
2. Actuator doors do not have the three correct positions due to lower spring failure due to rust weakening the spring. 76-84 models
3. Actuator door bushings are worn out.
4. Foam from heater box and duct has decayed away causing loss of air flow.

Your core most likely is good, just needs to be cleaned, I mean the outside and in.

Once removed.

1. Strip all the foam from the four sides
2. Soak in water/CLR mix for a few hours inside and out.
3. With HP nozzle spray out all the dust, hair and foam from bottom till clean and you can see through it.
4. With garden hose throughly flush the inside and dry.

You will have heat like you always wanted but never thought you could.

Auto Zone will order you a core through Ready Aire P/N 399306 if you need one at $69 +/-

You will however need to purchase a 3M or similar adhesive for gluing the foam to the core and doors.

See the thread heater rebuild for dummies here Heater Restoration for Dummies - IH8MUD.com Forum for tips and please post yours up as well.

Here are some finished pics http://www.fototime.com/users/tacticalrifles@aol.com/74-1984%20FJ40%20Front%20Heaters

Please go to my eBay store and offer Mud price of $32.00 and it is yours. It will also come with a new lower spring. (see my sig line below)

[bobsworld2062]

Hi Shane, I have submitted the mud offer as cushing1961. Thanks again !!

[AATLAS1X]

Goes out in the morning, thanks!


Shane

[AATLAS1X]

TTT

[kkt]

Originally Posted by AATLAS1X

This kit will cure your heater issues RHD or LHD

1. Poor circulation of air due to deteriorated foam that has filled the heater core not allowing air to pass through and thermal transfer.
2. Actuator doors do not have the three correct positions due to lower spring failure due to rust weakening the spring. 76-84 models
3. Actuator door bushings are worn out.
4. Foam from heater box and duct has decayed away causing loss of air flow.

Your core most likely is good, just needs to be cleaned, I mean the outside and in.

Once removed.

1. Strip all the foam from the four sides
2. Soak in water/CLR mix for a few hours inside and out.
3. With HP nozzle spray out all the dust, hair and foam from bottom till clean and you can see through it.
4. With garden hose throughly flush the inside and dry.

You will have heat like you always wanted but never thought you could.

Auto Zone will order you a core through Ready Aire P/N 399306 if you need one.

You will however need to purchase a 3M or similar adhesive for gluing the foam to the core and doors.

See the thread heater rebuild for dummies here Heater Restoration for Dummies - IH8MUD.com Forum for tips and please post yours up as well.

Here are some finished pics http://www.fototime.com/users/tacticalrifles@aol.com/74-1984%20FJ40%20Front%20Heaters

Please go to my eBay store and offer Mud price of $32.00 and it is yours. It will also come with a new lower spring. (see my sig line below)

need a restoration kit for a 1975 fj40
could not find it in your ebay store

[MD11Fr8Dog]

Originally Posted by kkt

need a restoration kit for a 1975 fj40
could not find it in your ebay store

Bump, because I need the same!

[AATLAS1X]

They are up!!!

Thanks guys,

Shane

[MD11Fr8Dog]

Originally Posted by AATLAS1X

They are up!!!

Thanks guys,

Shane

Check your ebay and PayPal!

BTW is this an Irish Wolfhound?

[AATLAS1X]

Originally Posted by MD11Fr8Dog

Check your ebay and PayPal!

BTW is this an Irish Wolfhound?

Thanks!

No it is a wild wolf hybrid that has adopted my friend and his retriever deep in the Molalla hills, they used to have some crack heads that had several of the dogs and three of the puppies grew wild, this is one I enjoy watching.

That pic she is walking over a small creek bridge calling her pups to water, yes the retriever knocked her up....We put her out and had all of her shots and also fixed her.

She is amazing to watch....To this day I have never touched her but she is very trusting and protective of the property.

[MD11Fr8Dog]

Originally Posted by AATLAS1X

Thanks!

No it is a wild wolf hybrid that has adopted my friend and his retriever deep in the Molalla hills, they used to have some crack heads that had several of the dogs and three of the puppies grew wild, this is one I enjoy watching.

That pic she is walking over a small creek bridge calling her pups to water, yes the retriever knocked her up....We put her out and had all of her shots and also fixed her.

She is amazing to watch....To this day I have never touched her but she is very trusting and protective of the property.

Cool! Hard to tell in the small photo. I used to own an Irish Wolfhound and we're thinking of listing ourselves with the IW Rescue in later this year!

[AATLAS1X]

Bump...........

[Roberto]

SssssShane

cant seem to figure out how to PM you after this update? Anyway, I have a request for you seem like you can do it if anyone. I have 2 small aluminum VIN tags in my engine compartment against the firewall and wondering if it is feasible to duplicate them with my numbers and info? Not sure if it is feasible since each one made would be custom to that particular vehicle but would be nice on resto's?

Rob

[AATLAS1X]

Originally Posted by Roberto

SssssShane

cant seem to figure out how to PM you after this update? Anyway, I have a request for you seem like you can do it if anyone. I have 2 small aluminum VIN tags in my engine compartment against the firewall and wondering if it is feasible to duplicate them with my numbers and info? Not sure if it is feasible since each one made would be custom to that particular vehicle but would be nice on resto's?

Rob

Working on them now, might be a month or two. they will NOT have any stamping in them.

[AATLAS1X]

First off clean your core by soaking in water to loosen all the rat shit, hair, hay, wasp nests and so on. Then use a hose to back flush the outside and the inner core. If you choose to clean your own core and it is NOT plugged you can follow the directions on a container of CLR available at most stores. this will break up everything inside. But you will have to flush with a hose one way and back flush several times to get it all out. I personally have a deep sink that I stick a foot of heater hose on the faucet and connect to the core and let it run a 30 minutes.


Bottom pic, I press down on the foam to make an indentation so I can cut the holes out.

[AATLAS1X]

Long strip is the heater core wrap. It is cut long and wide.

Use 3M Glue

[AATLAS1X]

Spray the strip and all 4 side of the core and the edges up to the veins.

Holding the foam in one hand push the lines through the foam after the glue tacks up (see instruction) then lay down and begin wrapping the core. DO NOT pull tight as the housing will keep it in place.

[AATLAS1X]

After doing all four sides you may cut the foam to seam them together as shown.

[AATLAS1X]

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After your cut and the glue has set you can now install.

Do this slowly and it will slip right in.

[AATLAS1X]

After the core is in place, you can now install the retaining ring.

2nd Pic is showing the foam square installation that prevents the door from rattling.

3rd pic is the new screw installed. I use a dab of thread lock here.

[AATLAS1X]

My kit will come with pre cut actuator door foam. Simply spray the door and foam face with 3M glue and put them together. I also include a razor blade for any trimming.

2nd and 3rd pic will show you how to install the foam for the duct to heater connection.

[AATLAS1X]

After slipping the foam into the channel and pulling the backing off slowly you can wrap the whole lip and make the seam on the back side as shown.

3rd pic shows installation of upper door support rod

[AATLAS1X]

Shown in the 1st pic is the upper door screws, some have three and others have two....

After installing the foam on both sides of door you can now install the door as show. Again I use a dab of thread lock as I see many heaters I buy have them missing.

[AATLAS1X]

First install the lower spring provided as most are rusted and no longer have memory.

Then on the upper housing install the spring into the door first and then through the access hole and bend end over to secure.

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After install the door should now sit as shown.


2nd and third pic show the new screws with nylon washers provided to secure the top housing.

[AATLAS1X]

Then lay on the side and install the new bushings to correct door support rod.

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Then install new washer that is between the selection rod and housing.

[AATLAS1X]

The upper rod I supply another nylon washer over the bushing then press on the new lock nut as shown.

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Installed nylon parts

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And again.