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meric42 · 03-13-2018, 05:48 PM

I am in the process of refitting the cowl vent to one of my '42 Sedan Delivery's, can anybody offer any instructions on how to get the alignment just right. It's a little hit and miss at the moment and I'd like to minimize the time I spend upside down under the dash

Joe Immler · 03-13-2018, 08:13 PM

Bob Drake has a 6 page illustrated set of instructions: Installation Instructions 01A-426-HK is the document number. I used it for my '41 cowl vent and everything works very well.

Ritzy1 · 03-14-2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Immler

Bob Drake has a 6 page illustrated set of instructions: Installation Instructions 01A-426-HK is the document number. I used it for my '41 cowl vent and everything works very well.

Joe, I don't see where to get those instructions on Bob Drake's website. How can I get them? Thanks, Dave

rich b · 03-14-2018, 07:43 AM

try this

Joe Immler · 03-14-2018, 08:15 AM

Rich That's the one I wrote about. Thanks.

meric42 · 03-14-2018, 02:02 PM

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It doesn't say a lot about the process for correct alignment though

Ritzy1 · 03-19-2018, 05:25 AM

Thanks Rich. I've never seen instructions so detailed from Drake! Alignment instructions are still vague though.

nbrskn · 03-19-2018, 08:56 AM

I actually had to cut the arms and reweld them on my 46 to get it to pull down all the way. And it still leaks. Used a drake seal.

waterboychuck · 03-19-2018, 11:17 AM

I sent you an email form a year ago where I was having problems with my cowl vent. I hope it helps.

fjz · 03-22-2018, 12:05 PM

I went through the same issue with my 48. Came to the conclusion I should have fitted the vent prior to installing the rubber gasket.

FortyNiner · 03-22-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fjz

I went through the same issue with my 48. Came to the conclusion I should have fitted the vent prior to installing the rubber gasket.

How would that have helped?

fjz · 03-22-2018, 04:07 PM

It seems the gasket was lifting it. Wondered if the repo gaskets were thicker.

FortyNiner · 03-22-2018, 07:40 PM

Possible, I suppose. That didn't make any difference with my F1 which has the same basic design as the 46-48 cars.

JSeery · 03-22-2018, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fjz

It seems the gasket was lifting it. Wondered if the repo gaskets were thicker.

Some of the repo gaskets are too thick. There is another thread on that topic currently (or very recent) on the Barn.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151148

03-13-2018, 05:48 PM	#1
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 879	'41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment I am in the process of refitting the cowl vent to one of my '42 Sedan Delivery's, can anybody offer any instructions on how to get the alignment just right. It's a little hit and miss at the moment and I'd like to minimize the time I spend upside down under the dash __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

03-13-2018, 08:13 PM	#2
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment Bob Drake has a 6 page illustrated set of instructions: Installation Instructions 01A-426-HK is the document number. I used it for my '41 cowl vent and everything works very well.

03-14-2018, 08:15 AM	#5
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment Rich That's the one I wrote about. Thanks.

03-14-2018, 02:02 PM	#6
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 879	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It doesn't say a lot about the process for correct alignment though __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

03-19-2018, 05:25 AM	#7
Ritzy1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 207	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment Thanks Rich. I've never seen instructions so detailed from Drake! Alignment instructions are still vague though.

03-19-2018, 08:56 AM	#8
nbrskn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment I actually had to cut the arms and reweld them on my 46 to get it to pull down all the way. And it still leaks. Used a drake seal.

03-19-2018, 11:17 AM	#9
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment I sent you an email form a year ago where I was having problems with my cowl vent. I hope it helps. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

03-22-2018, 12:05 PM	#10
fjz Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 90	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment I went through the same issue with my 48. Came to the conclusion I should have fitted the vent prior to installing the rubber gasket.

03-22-2018, 04:07 PM	#12
fjz Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 90	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment It seems the gasket was lifting it. Wondered if the repo gaskets were thicker.

03-22-2018, 07:40 PM	#13
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,137	Re: '41 - '48 Cowl vent alignment Possible, I suppose. That didn't make any difference with my F1 which has the same basic design as the 46-48 cars. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it