How come no firewall access?
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How come no firewall access?
I just finished replacing the heater core in my '73 F100 2WD 302 C4 for the second time..orig. was leaking, the first new one leaked after I got it all installed, the second new one (got smart and tested it first) seems ok. I guess most of you know what a pain this is to do...pulling out the entire housing from under the dash. My question is this: Why couldn't Ford have made a door in the firewall just to be able to pull the heater core out? And for the blower motor for that matter? Or for anything else under/behind the dash? Seem like a no-brainer. Anybody heard me?
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Why??? So my neighbors can wonder what all the cussing is about!!! Then there is the blower; the entire weight of the fan rests on the front bearing of the elecrtric motor, and extends away from that support. I think they planned on selling a few of those replacement parts.
I hear ya though, I've worked on a few '70s and '80s sedans that you removed the hoses in the engine bay, un-latched the glove box, removed a small cover and the core slid out.
Are you old enough to remember the ads with the clear light bulb? The slogan was "Ford has a better idea!" I'll stop there.
I hear ya though, I've worked on a few '70s and '80s sedans that you removed the hoses in the engine bay, un-latched the glove box, removed a small cover and the core slid out.
Are you old enough to remember the ads with the clear light bulb? The slogan was "Ford has a better idea!" I'll stop there.
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Same reason GM put a Starter solenoid right on the starter so a person gets to muck in the grease & Grime just to get the engine started. Usually happens when one is in a white shirt & suit.
Bad Design....Not caring about DIY'er...want them to take to Ford shop.... pay $125.00/hr
Bad Design....Not caring about DIY'er...want them to take to Ford shop.... pay $125.00/hr
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
Not caring about DIY'er...want them to take to Ford shop.... pay $125.00/hr
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