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     1. 12:21 PM - Defroster-Help me Im an idiot....  (N27160@aol.com)
     2. 03:14 PM - Re: Defroster-Help me Im an idiot....  (FLYaDIVE@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 12:21:20 PM PST US
From: N27160@aol.com
Subject: TeamGrumman-List: Defroster-Help me Im an idiot....

--> TeamGrumman-List message posted by: N27160@aol.com

The AA5 glareshield sliding defroster vents have a rectangular fitting where 
the scat tubing attaches.  Just how do you keep the scat tubing on, since the 
scat tubing is round and the vent fitting is rectangular?
Is there some type of A-Dapter available, or do you just hammer to fit the 
scat tubing?






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Time: 03:14:49 PM PST US
From: FLYaDIVE@aol.com
Subject: Re: TeamGrumman-List: Defroster-Help me Im an idiot....

--> TeamGrumman-List message posted by: FLYaDIVE@aol.com

In a message dated 12/9/03 3:22:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, N27160@aol.com 
writes:

> The AA5 glareshield sliding defroster vents have a rectangular fitting 
where 
>  the scat tubing attaches.  Just how do you keep the scat tubing on, since 
> the 
>  scat tubing is round and the vent fitting is rectangular?
>  Is there some type of A-Dapter available, or do you just hammer to fit the 
>  scat tubing?
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Something is not right ... the old/origional design heater vent has a short 
piece of aluminum riveted onto it that takes the basic rectangular hole to a 
sloppy oval hole.  The SCAT tube is aggressively pressed up over this oval and

tried to be held on with ty-wraps. 

The second method is to use RTV sealant to help hold the SCAT tubing, this of 
course is a more permanent installation and does not lend itself well to 
maintenance.

The third method is --- One of the AYA'ers did a mold that replaces the 
entire defroster heater vent and has a very nice lip that the SCAT tube slips over

and stays while you install a ty-wrap.  

SORRY, but I do not recall his name or phone number, he use to advertise in 
the STAR but I just looked and could not find his ad.

Will the mold maker/AYA member please chime in.

Barry
"Chop'd Liver"