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89 GV exploritory surgery

So I borrowed a Rigid See Snake from work to check the front furnace ductwork to kitchen and bathroom that won't flow didley sqaut causing the front furnace to shut off on high limit safety switch after about 5 minutes of operation. Did not get very far as the flexible coated fabric ductwork resembled a snake with a very bad belly ache. Pulled the very bad carpet out from the lowest shelf below the sink (just as terrible idea as carpet in the bathroom) that was badly stained by cleaning supplies and whatever. And lifted the shelf below it. Lots of ugly wiring surprises below. The good thing is I think I found  a large 8-10 Gage ground wire that went back to the original convertor. The bathroom fan, bathroom ceiling lights, and Kool matic fan we're working when I bought it but did not survive the trip home, and my guess is a failed ground. I need multimeter lead extentsions for working on a coach.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 89 GV exploritory surgery

Reply #1 –
Not trying to be funny but,the clogged duct is still clogged because of too big a cleaning tool?The electric stuff does not work because of a broken ground?
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: 89 GV exploritory surgery

Reply #2 –
See snake is a cable mounted inspection camera  only got about 4 feet in because the cables are stiff
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 89 GV exploritory surgery

Reply #3 –
Try a leaf blower? >:D
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: 89 GV exploritory surgery

Reply #4 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
Try a leaf blower? >:D
That might be a good solution, as long as the pressure does not exceed the flexible ducts rating. Would expand out the pleats and blow out  bits and pieces if a mouse got in there and made a nest. Disconnect the furnace connection and back flush the ductwork from the furthest point. And them reverse the procedure.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake
 

Re: 89 GV exploritory surgery

Reply #5 –
Yup, dere hey. Kinda what I was thinking. ^.^d
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD