Topic: 1941 Heater and ignition lock


engine    -- 03-25-2016 @ 3:32 PM
  Can anyone tell me if the 1940 heater and the 1941 heater are the same schematic for the layout on the firewall. I am installing one and have to drill the holes. Also does the end cap on the ignition switch pull off with a lot force? Tried to pull it but not sure how much force is needed.Thanks


kubes40    -- 03-25-2016 @ 6:55 PM
  Firewalls are very different between a '40 and a '41. So, template for installing heater is by necessity very different.
The "end cap" can be pried off (carefully) but you will need to get under its edge / rim. That requires disassembling the mechanism.
Mike Kubarth


engine    -- 04-02-2016 @ 8:51 AM
  Mike, Thanks for getting back with me. Do they have a drawing of where the holes go on the firewall.


kubes40    -- 04-02-2016 @ 11:28 AM
  I'm certain there is a template out there somewhere. Unfortunately I do not have one for 1941. Sorry...


engine    -- 04-04-2016 @ 1:39 PM
  Thanks again


Drbrown    -- 04-05-2016 @ 11:41 PM
  IF YOUR ARE CONNECTING YOUR HEATER TO YOUR IGNITION SWITCH, AND YOUR CAR STILL HAS ITS STOCK WIRING SYSTEM, BEWARE OVERLOADING THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE IT IS NOT PROTECTED BY A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. HOWEVER, YOU CAN INCORPORATE A FUSE INTO THE WIRING.


engine    -- 04-09-2016 @ 12:13 PM
  Good to know, what size fuse would be needed?


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