56 F100 Recir. heater core/blower replacement
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56 F100 Recir. heater core/blower replacement
Ok- I know this has been done a million times and I don't see a thread for the complete job done on this forum. I have a recirculating heater that has a leaking core and I want to get all my ducks in a row as far as parts needed.
I have located a new Ford Falcon/75-79 Ford truck heater core which apparently is the closest fit of the non 56 F100 cores. I know the inlet and outlet lines are going to need massaging for length. I'm going to have to order heater core gaskets (MidFifty) and now I think since my blower motor had been making noise- I'll replace it too. Do you guys have any ideas for correct fitting aftermarket blower motors or do I get it from MidFifty too?
I have located a new Ford Falcon/75-79 Ford truck heater core which apparently is the closest fit of the non 56 F100 cores. I know the inlet and outlet lines are going to need massaging for length. I'm going to have to order heater core gaskets (MidFifty) and now I think since my blower motor had been making noise- I'll replace it too. Do you guys have any ideas for correct fitting aftermarket blower motors or do I get it from MidFifty too?
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Check this thread regarding blower motor sources/selection: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-upgrade.html
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Check this thread regarding blower motor sources/selection: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-upgrade.html
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I did some checking and filled the heater core with water and it appears the leak (if there's only one) is at the tube neck so I think I'll clean it up as best I can and take it to the closest radiator shop (50 miles) and see if I can get a quick fix tomorrow!
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Well- apparently there was more than one leak at one of the necks. I went ahead and pulled the heater core again (much easier the second time) and I found an 80 year old guy that has a radiator shop about 25 miles from here. I dropped it off last week and now I wait.
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