'68 Bus Heater Question: Asbestos

I am in the process of fixing up a '68 bus.

I thought I read somwhere a few months ago that the insulation around the
heater pipe (underneath bus) is wrapped in Asbestos.

Is that true?

Thanks,
Doug
http://www.tshirtsinkandmore.com

Twisted Vintage wrote:
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> I thought I read somwhere a few months ago that the insulation around the
> heater pipe (underneath bus) is wrapped in Asbestos.
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> Is that true?
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> Thanks,
> Doug
> http://www.tshirtsinkandmore.com
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The accrdeon tube that connects the heater pipes to the body has a white
fiber sleeve in it where it meets the heat exchanger. It's asbestos.
Later models used a bright orange rubber seal.
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I don't know what the actual heat exhangers are lined with, they have a
heat wrapping on the inside too.


Jan

(Excuse me the odd characters in this message, the puppy walked on the
keyboard while I was away )

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> Jan
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> (Excuse me the odd characters in this message, the puppy walked on the
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Wow, clever dog can hold a shift key too <BG>

james

Should I put on a dust mask and pray when I remove it?

Any tips anyone?

> The accrdeon tube that connects the heater pipes to the body has a white
> fiber sleeve in it where it meets the heat exchanger. It's asbestos. Later
> models used a bright orange rubber seal.
> 0+6

> I don't know what the actual heat exhangers are lined with, they have a
> heat wrapping on the inside too.

> Jan

if you are worried - I think the precautions are to get someone else to do
it !
Asbestos particles are too small to be stopped by a mask !

air fed will work, or a cartridge mask with the correct filter cartridge.

if you are going to do it, damp it down and wrap it in plasitic before you
remove it - then put it in two plastic bags and take it to your nearest
waste plant.
and remember - your clothes may become contaminated.

Thats the standard advice for asbestos - but I dont know how much is on the
bit you are removing ? Like old brake pads - many people dont bother with
any precautions !

Rich
"Twisted Vintage" > wrote in message
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> Should I put on a dust mask and pray when I remove it?
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> Any tips anyone?
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>> The accrdeon tube that connects the heater pipes to the body has a white
>> fiber sleeve in it where it meets the heat exchanger. It's asbestos.
>> Later models used a bright orange rubber seal.
>> 0+6
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>> I don't know what the actual heat exhangers are lined with, they have a
>> heat wrapping on the inside too.
>
>> Jan
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