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Cowl Vent?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Tom_Hartz, Jan 28, 2017.

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  1. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    What was the function of the vent in the cowl? Does it vent the inside of the Jeep? Should it go to a heater box? What should open and close it? The P.O. took out the heater so I have nothing to go by.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jan 28, 2017
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  2. 1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    Are you maybe referring to the battery box cover?
    If you have a cowl vent, somebody added it.

    Unless you are driving a pickup or station wagon.
     
    1960willyscj5, Jan 28, 2017
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  3. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Hmmm I wonder. It is on the passenger side and the cover is about 2 1/2" X 8". I will take some pictures tomorrow.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jan 28, 2017
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  4. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    That's not a factory thing. Someone added it.
     
    wheelie, Jan 29, 2017
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  5. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    if its on side of kick panel . it's a add on . just like the one's on postal jeeps
     
    Twin2, Jan 29, 2017
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  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I agree, definitely an add on. Do want to see pictures of it though. :coffee::)
     
    Glenn, Jan 29, 2017
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  7. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Now that we know the vent has been added, does anyone recognise it. Whoever added it did a clean job.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jan 29, 2017
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  8. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Need to see a picture - but generic vents are available, as used on commercial vehicles like Gruman vans.
     
    PeteL, Jan 29, 2017
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  9. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    That vent is very similar to a Willys wagon/truck cowl vent, but I think it's only similar and not actually from one. It is hard to tell though for sure since it has been added and didn't come that way from the factory. I will measure mine for outside dimensions of the lid for comparison.
     
    Glenn, Jan 29, 2017
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  10. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Am I missing something? I see no image anywhere in this thread.
     
    PeteL, Jan 29, 2017
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  11. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Post #7 had 3 images.
     
    Focker, Jan 29, 2017
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  12. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    The lid on my vent measures 4" x 14". That's weird that Pete can't see those pictures. o_O
     
    Glenn, Jan 29, 2017
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  13. Oldriginal86

    Oldriginal86 Member

    No pics here either.
     
    Oldriginal86, Jan 29, 2017
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  14. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    The OP probably needs to share the images in his gallery settings.

    Staff Members can see un-shared images (guessing).
     
    Focker, Jan 29, 2017
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  15. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Makes sense.
     
    Glenn, Jan 29, 2017
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  16. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    yea no pics visible to the commoners.
     
    jpflat2a, Jan 29, 2017
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  17. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I don't see them :(
     
    Twin2, Jan 29, 2017
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  18. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Sorry about the picture viewing. I cannot figure out how to change my settings. Can someone help me?
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jan 29, 2017
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  19. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    - Click on the Media tab under the logo at the top of the page.
    - Left side...Look for Your Albums
    - Click on the Album
    - Right side...Change Permissions under your avatar
     
    Focker, Jan 29, 2017
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  20. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Ok I think it should be good now. Thank you for your help.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jan 29, 2017
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