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Date:         Mon, 4 Mar 1996 10:37:35 -0600 (CST)
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From:         Greg Schmidt <schmigr@mallard.duc.auburn.edu>
Subject:      J-Tubes  or heater boxes?

List people,
   While the engine is out, I am thinking of replacing my deteriorated 
heater boxes with j-tubes.   It's Alabama, and I can just wear heavy 
clothes and a blanket for the two cold months we like to call "winter". 
I'd rather spend the bucks on one of the other zillion things I have on 
my fix-it list than on expensive and seldom-needed heater boxes.


Here's my question:
  Will J-tubes cause any cooling problems?  It seems that the tin fits 
semi-snugly against the ol' heater boxes, helping direct fan-blown air 
over the cylinders.  Are there any other concerns related to the use of 
J-Tubes?


Sagely advice welcome!  (half-baked opinions, too)


Greg Schmidt
'71 Westy
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