Sol-aire furnace replacement

thomas g. warner

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has anyone replaced the sol-aire furnace with one that requires NO exterior
fiberglass work?

>Emery, Thomas, Richard...
>Thanks for your help on the fan clutch. Apparently water pumps have
>different size "shafts" which the clutch must slip onto, 5/8" and 3/4".
>Many of the part numbers floating around (including the Hayden 2797) have a
>5/8" bore. Mine of course has a 3/4" shaft. I called Four Seasons (who
>makes Hayden, Napa, and most other brands) and got the NAPA number 771303
>which is their heavy duty model and it has a 3/4" bore with a bushing for a
>5/8" shaft so all bases are covered.
>One more item I can mark off my list!!! Replacing the Sol-Aire is the only
>remaining nasty job before paint.
>Gary
>'77 Kingsley
>North Bend, Oregon Coast
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>> I am (trying to) replace the fan clutch on my '77 Kingsley 455. The
>> notes I have say that the Hayden 2797 is the replacement to use.
>> HOWEVER, the flange that the clutch bolts to has a 3/4" centering pin
>> and the Hayden 2797 only has a 5/8" hole. Pound as hard as I can I can't
>> get the 3/4" pin in the 5/8" hole. Is there another Hayden # or some
>> other solution???? Thanks in advance.
>> Gary
>> '77 Kingsley
>> North Bend, Oregon Coast (sunshine today -- hope to finish job before
>> rain!!!!)
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Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
 
Tom,
I'll let you know about the installation of a Hydro-Flame which I have ordered
from JC Whitney (on special for $506 for the 31K BTU). The cutout is supposed
to cover the existing Sol-Aire vents and it's interior dimensions are smaller
than the Sol-Aire. I'll post when I get it here and installed.
Gary
'77 Kingsley
North Bend, Oregon Coast

> has anyone replaced the sol-aire furnace with one that requires NO exterior
> fiberglass work?
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