Yoinks.

Kind of embarrassed I didn't know that given my ride was air cooled.
Then again, the heat control boxes *were* rusted beyond recognition.
  ;)

Looking at online images I see what you mean.

Neil.

On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 3:27 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> The system is designed so there is always air flowing through the heater boxes. Even when the heat is off. That is why the flaps have opening on top. Without the air the sheet metal outer boxes burn up and the exchanger core can crack.

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