79 2F Hot Air Tube Connection Point

[salatorre06]

I am in the process of having my 79 non-California FJ40 smogged and it is missing the hot air tube that connects to the underside of the air cleaner. What is the other end connect to or does it get mounted to something else?

 

[GA Architect]

FWIW: A good riser tube/hose to use is a Gates Flexible air duct hose 55MMX500MM - 7743-00555.

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[Pighead]

What is the other end connect to or does it get mounted to something else?

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There was a little heat-shield type piece of thin metal that wrapped around the front of the exhaust manifold that, theoretically, directed warmer air into the hose and then up to the air cleaner inlet. They were in the way and usually rusted out and got removed

 

[fjc-man]

The Architect has a metal version on his 78. My 79 has a asbestos fabric construction.

 

[salatorre06]

Thank you guys for the images, this helps a lot. I’m assuming the shields are unobtainium this day and age?

 

[fjc-man]

You could fab one out of some sheet metal and rivets. Salatorre, to answer your question. This part does pop up now and then.

 

[Pighead]

You could fab one out of some sheet metal and rivets.

Heck, an old license plate and a Busch Light can would get you through the visual inspection (maybe paint it black first)

 

[salatorre06]

Heck, an old license plate and a Busch Light can would get you through the visual inspection (maybe paint it black first)

I’ll start drinking!