Here is a poor picture of installed cowl vent kit

 

Yes sir, Texas can be a bit dusty. We know this first hand as we spend a lot of time in the SW (except CA) visiting friends and family.

The added filter concept is interesting and I look forward to your thoughts on the installation, quality and fitment.

Good to see you so active on the forum Bob, your a good guy to have around.

 

Good job finding that kit! I have searched for ages without success.

 

took more time than I wanted to because I had to use my brain. A dangerous thing to do. OK, for about $ 11 dollars and your free time, you could try this idea I'm going to do. Really not a hard job, remove glove box and light, remove outer plastic cover from just behind box, and finally remove cover that is the evaporator core ??? and beginning of the air duct from inside of cabin. This will still allow the engine bay engine bay evaporator condenser to accumulate dirt but the filter I use in previous post should help somewhat. I would still do what SOUS says and clean that engine side condenser too. Refer to video above. Here's what I found. The first three pictures are the area you want to concentrate on. The following pics are with that cover removed ( 8mm bolts), just pry off and lift two plastic clips on top. This will become very important in this project , because those clips and bolts will provide the ( bite) I want to help seal everything up.

 

OK, from here, I straightened sime fins out that were bent with a thin eyeglass screwdriver. Then I measured THE INSIDE OF THE COVER to see what I had to work with.
The following pictures you can see that I have approximately 8 " by 61/2 to 7 " of interior space on the inside cover to add a cabin air filter. The thickness should be no problem for the filter I picked out. You may not see it in the pic, but the cover TAPERS OUT from left to right when facing the cover from approx 61/2 inches to 7 ". This should also not be a problem because some modification ( cutting of filter) will probably happen.
Also, there is a vinil type seal ( gasket) that goes around the cover that I will also make a little thicker. Now, ideally Ford made a retrofit kit for this very thing I'm doing. I bet no one has ever seen the kit but it probably consisted of a LARGER COVER to accommodate a removable filter and a door to remove filter.
What I plan to do is put in a 3 stage cabin air filter that claims to do the following:
Material Carbon Fiber
Item Dimensions LxWxH 8.46 x 7.64 x 1.14 inches
About this item
Contains carbon and naturally deodorizing baking soda for removing odors that pass through the ventilation system
Traps large and micro particles that pass through the filter; absorbs harmful gas, including Toluene, N-butane, SO2, and NO2
Promotes a more comfortable environment for driver and passengers; compatible with select Toyota models (full list below)
Please enter your Year, Make and Model above using Amazon’s ‘My Garage’ tool - the tool will specify which cabin filter fits your vehicle You can find it at this site: Notice on the 3rd picture I posted you can see the beginning of the cabin air intake system. Plenty of orfice to not impede air flow by adding a filter.
I'm waiting on the filters at the moment to see how it will fit when I replace cover with the filter. I like the idea of breathing easier because I have allergies and get 3 shots to combat all my allergies approx every 2 weeks. So, What's a few bucks for trying I figure.

 

Don't be so hard on yourself Ford Truck Neanderthal. Previous ages did not have computers or the internet, so you didn't stand a chance for success ages ago.

 

Okay Y2KWordsworth57.

 

FordTruckNoob, follow the link on post # 18 for the COWEL VENT filter kit. They are in stock and I ordered one. Like 40 bucks with filter. Better than nothing.

 

Roger wilco!

 

I've never cleaned the coil... I'm afraid to look.

 

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FordTruckNoob: I thought you might be interested in my " Dual" cabin filter system. You see, I suffer from a lot of allergies. I was tired of pollen, dust, debris, etc. getting into my cab and making a mess. So I installed the previous cowl filter assembly the other day and placed another Charcoal air filter in the ductwork under the glove compartment. I did both w/o cutting anything and their both totally reversible should I choose to do so. Total cost was approx. 50 bucks. The 2nd set of pictures show the install. Real straight forward. I may add that when you go and screw down the plastic cowl they provide with the 4 screws, that you be mindful of your w/w sprayer and make sure you press down real hard on front when drilling holes. That way your nozzles won't be blocked. But you can always cut a little bit of plastic if they do.

 

Looking good Bob. The custom work in and on the truck is starting to match the custom work in and on the engine.

 

FordTruckNoob: Continuing with previous I installed a $ 10 cabin air filter for a honda at the junction of the ductwork and heater core. Note: Air direction is towards the heater core. There is plenty of airflow after filter is installed as it sticks out about an inch or so into the ductwork airstream. The first set of pictures show the filter and the cover that goes back to complete assembly to stock. I had the filter placed slightly to the left of the core to accommodate the tapered cover but filter wasn't cut or altered. There is a small gap to the right of the core not covered by filter. Then I hand placed it to see how it would seal. The little plastic tit at the top right wouldn't pop in all the way so I filed it to a taper. I wasn't concerned because you can see the duct putty would take care of any possible gaps after the screws are tightened down. The top right and down that side I used the putty and also rolled a thin bead around the rest of the cover for a good seal. I realize this only filters some of the air, but the combination of cowl and this filter should make me breath better - I hope.

 

Nice work! That is the same exact duct sealer I use too! Thanks for picking up where I left off on this project.

How did you order that Cab Fresh filter btw? I went to their site and there's no button to click to buy the thing.