ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to be
moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned because
I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.

Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Chip wrote:
>
> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to be
> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned because
> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
>
> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Chip wrote:
>
> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to be
> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned because
> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
>
> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Chip wrote:
>
> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to be
> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned because
> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
>
> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

I've looked at the pictures in the chilton's manual that clearly shows the
drain hose, although it doesn't call it out. Based on some of my
coversations with people, I determined that it is that way (in the way of
the radio) because of the fiberglass body. I think I'm going to need to
modify the one-piece transition. I'll have to cut it off and move the
circular portion over and re-glass it. To do it properly, I'll need to
disassemble the dash.

The hose itself is the same rubber hose that can be found on any jeep CJ.
On the '84, the hose goes through the firewall closer to the top and cannot
be seen near the floorboard. It's still there and it's made of the same
material. There is supposed to be a rubber check valve on the end of the
hose on the other side of the firewall, if it hasn't fallen off. My dad's
84 still has one, mine does not.


Chip


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4179977E.A42BAB9B@cox.net...
> I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
> exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
> process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
> http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Chip wrote:
>>
>> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
>> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
>> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
>> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
>> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to
>> be
>> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned
>> because
>> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
>>
>> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

I've looked at the pictures in the chilton's manual that clearly shows the
drain hose, although it doesn't call it out. Based on some of my
coversations with people, I determined that it is that way (in the way of
the radio) because of the fiberglass body. I think I'm going to need to
modify the one-piece transition. I'll have to cut it off and move the
circular portion over and re-glass it. To do it properly, I'll need to
disassemble the dash.

The hose itself is the same rubber hose that can be found on any jeep CJ.
On the '84, the hose goes through the firewall closer to the top and cannot
be seen near the floorboard. It's still there and it's made of the same
material. There is supposed to be a rubber check valve on the end of the
hose on the other side of the firewall, if it hasn't fallen off. My dad's
84 still has one, mine does not.


Chip


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4179977E.A42BAB9B@cox.net...
> I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
> exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
> process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
> http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Chip wrote:
>>
>> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
>> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
>> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
>> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
>> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to
>> be
>> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned
>> because
>> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
>>
>> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

I've looked at the pictures in the chilton's manual that clearly shows the
drain hose, although it doesn't call it out. Based on some of my
coversations with people, I determined that it is that way (in the way of
the radio) because of the fiberglass body. I think I'm going to need to
modify the one-piece transition. I'll have to cut it off and move the
circular portion over and re-glass it. To do it properly, I'll need to
disassemble the dash.

The hose itself is the same rubber hose that can be found on any jeep CJ.
On the '84, the hose goes through the firewall closer to the top and cannot
be seen near the floorboard. It's still there and it's made of the same
material. There is supposed to be a rubber check valve on the end of the
hose on the other side of the firewall, if it hasn't fallen off. My dad's
84 still has one, mine does not.


Chip


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:4179977E.A42BAB9B@cox.net...
> I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
> exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
> process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
> http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Chip wrote:
>>
>> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
>> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
>> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
>> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
>> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to
>> be
>> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned
>> because
>> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
>>
>> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

It is only a drain, why not try 2 ABS 'fitting 90's' or one fitting 90
going sideways, a 2" piece of ABS and 90 down at the top to just move
the flex hose over a few inches? Should be able to do that from below.

Or just go get that metal flex hose that is used from the air filter to
the exhaust for cold heat and use a piece of that? It will bend like a
snake.

Just a couple thoughts....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Chip wrote:
>
> I've looked at the pictures in the chilton's manual that clearly shows the
> drain hose, although it doesn't call it out. Based on some of my
> coversations with people, I determined that it is that way (in the way of
> the radio) because of the fiberglass body. I think I'm going to need to
> modify the one-piece transition. I'll have to cut it off and move the
> circular portion over and re-glass it. To do it properly, I'll need to
> disassemble the dash.
>
> The hose itself is the same rubber hose that can be found on any jeep CJ.
> On the '84, the hose goes through the firewall closer to the top and cannot
> be seen near the floorboard. It's still there and it's made of the same
> material. There is supposed to be a rubber check valve on the end of the
> hose on the other side of the firewall, if it hasn't fallen off. My dad's
> 84 still has one, mine does not.
>
> Chip
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:4179977E.A42BAB9B@cox.net...
> > I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
> > exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
> > process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
> > http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Chip wrote:
> >>
> >> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
> >> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
> >> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
> >> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
> >> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to
> >> be
> >> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned
> >> because
> >> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
> >>
> >> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

It is only a drain, why not try 2 ABS 'fitting 90's' or one fitting 90
going sideways, a 2" piece of ABS and 90 down at the top to just move
the flex hose over a few inches? Should be able to do that from below.

Or just go get that metal flex hose that is used from the air filter to
the exhaust for cold heat and use a piece of that? It will bend like a
snake.

Just a couple thoughts....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Chip wrote:
>
> I've looked at the pictures in the chilton's manual that clearly shows the
> drain hose, although it doesn't call it out. Based on some of my
> coversations with people, I determined that it is that way (in the way of
> the radio) because of the fiberglass body. I think I'm going to need to
> modify the one-piece transition. I'll have to cut it off and move the
> circular portion over and re-glass it. To do it properly, I'll need to
> disassemble the dash.
>
> The hose itself is the same rubber hose that can be found on any jeep CJ.
> On the '84, the hose goes through the firewall closer to the top and cannot
> be seen near the floorboard. It's still there and it's made of the same
> material. There is supposed to be a rubber check valve on the end of the
> hose on the other side of the firewall, if it hasn't fallen off. My dad's
> 84 still has one, mine does not.
>
> Chip
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:4179977E.A42BAB9B@cox.net...
> > I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
> > exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
> > process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
> > http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Chip wrote:
> >>
> >> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
> >> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
> >> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
> >> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
> >> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to
> >> be
> >> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned
> >> because
> >> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
> >>
> >> Chip

Re: ARRRGG - it's the drain!
 

It is only a drain, why not try 2 ABS 'fitting 90's' or one fitting 90
going sideways, a 2" piece of ABS and 90 down at the top to just move
the flex hose over a few inches? Should be able to do that from below.

Or just go get that metal flex hose that is used from the air filter to
the exhaust for cold heat and use a piece of that? It will bend like a
snake.

Just a couple thoughts....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Chip wrote:
>
> I've looked at the pictures in the chilton's manual that clearly shows the
> drain hose, although it doesn't call it out. Based on some of my
> coversations with people, I determined that it is that way (in the way of
> the radio) because of the fiberglass body. I think I'm going to need to
> modify the one-piece transition. I'll have to cut it off and move the
> circular portion over and re-glass it. To do it properly, I'll need to
> disassemble the dash.
>
> The hose itself is the same rubber hose that can be found on any jeep CJ.
> On the '84, the hose goes through the firewall closer to the top and cannot
> be seen near the floorboard. It's still there and it's made of the same
> material. There is supposed to be a rubber check valve on the end of the
> hose on the other side of the firewall, if it hasn't fallen off. My dad's
> 84 still has one, mine does not.
>
> Chip
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:4179977E.A42BAB9B@cox.net...
> > I can hardly believe that drain is stock, looks like it was an
> > exhaust pipe someone attempted to bend, squashing it in half in the
> > process, it's too Mickey Mouse:
> > http://www.hpphoto.com/sessions/3256...46701437lg.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Chip wrote:
> >>
> >> My problem with the air duct is not an air duct at all, although it's
> >> probably attached to it some way. The duct and hose in question is the
> >> drain for the water that enters the air duct. I'm surprised that nobody
> >> pointed that out. Anyway, the duct that has the drain connected to it is
> >> STILL in the way of the radio. Does anyone know if it's large enough to
> >> be
> >> moved over? I'm betting that it is. If you do not know, stay tuned
> >> because
> >> I'm going to find out as soon as I get a chance.
> >>
> >> Chip