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VETTE10R · 10-09-2019, 08:14 PM

I just picked up a 66 and it has the device hotwave. The way it looks to me is you have a coolant line running in the hotwave and another running out to circulate the hot antifreeze then just a fan on a switch to blow over the coil.

Currently the coolant lines are disconnected/bypassed and there is only 1 wire running from the fan switch on the dash to the top of the hotwave. To me it seems I should have at least 2 wires running to the hotwave either a neutral or ground? I cannot find any info on the hotwave and i cannot access the hotwave to verify wiring, does the front middle "cover" pop off to expose wiring? Mine doesnt seem to want to budge and i dont want to force it unless I know for sure it comes off.

Thanks

**Captainfab** · 10-09-2019, 11:30 PM

I have never heard of a hotwave and google didn't turn up anything for me that applied to automotive. Do you have a pic?

BabyBlue64 · 10-10-2019, 04:45 AM

I think your just talking about the heater? In that case the only wire to the fan is the orange one that runs to the fan underneath the heaterbox. The fan is grounded to the box. I think the heater hoses are bypassed because the heater core is leaking.

**PGSigns** · 10-10-2019, 06:33 AM

Yup pictures are a must for this one.
Jimmy

VETTE10R · 10-10-2019, 10:06 AM

Ok how do I post pictures from my phone to this forum? I do not have a computer. ..

**The Rocknrod** · 10-10-2019, 10:32 AM

If it's what I think it is a Hotwave is an old heater, has a triangle on the front of it, probably a door on each side of the face. Old style, most likely a retro-fit.

VETTE10R · 10-10-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

If it's what I think it is a Hotwave is an old heater, has a triangle on the front of it, probably a door on each side of the face. Old style, most likely a retro-fit.

Yeah that is it. It looks like I can hook up the coolant lines under the hood both pipes are stubbed through. I just need to get the wiring figured out so I can get power to the fan.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-10-2019, 12:38 PM

Be careful might be 6V.

VETTE10R · 10-10-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Be careful might be 6V.

Good call. Any idea if the front cover comes off so I can access the fan to check what voltage it is?

**The Rocknrod** · 10-10-2019, 01:47 PM

Ya, that's all very technical.

(that means I don't know)

bigmoe · 10-10-2019, 05:19 PM

Like Babyblue said it will be one positive wire and the motor will ground to the body. You'd think being in a 66 it would be 12v. Downside to those heaters is they don't draw fresh air into the vehicle. The upside though is you don't have that big ugly deluxe heater on the engine side of the firewall crowding out the engine compartment. I pulled my deluxe in favor of the recirculating model in the cab. It will seldom get used but I need a working defroster here to pass government safety inspections.

VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bigmoe

Like Babyblue said it will be one positive wire and the motor will ground to the body. You'd think being in a 66 it would be 12v. Downside to those heaters is they don't draw fresh air into the vehicle. The upside though is you don't have that big ugly deluxe heater on the engine side of the firewall crowding out the engine compartment. I pulled my deluxe in favor of the recirculating model in the cab. It will seldom get used but I need a working defroster here to pass government safety inspections.

Do you remember if the front cover in the middle pops off to access wiring? I just dont want to damage anything. I'd prefer to keep this heater to keep the engine bay cleaner...

bigmoe · 10-11-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by VEtTE10R

Do you remember if the front cover in the middle pops off to access wiring? I just dont want to damage anything. I'd prefer to keep this heater to keep the engine bay cleaner...

I got mine from another member here quite a while ago. I rebuilt it and put it in a box somewhere, awaiting the return of my truck from the paint shop where it's been for months. There are screws around the perimeter but I'm not sure how easy it would be to take it apart while still in the truck. It's a pretty simple job to remove the whole unit though and you could clean it up and get the heater core checked out.

bigmoe · 10-11-2019, 11:31 AM

Hey to post a pic go down to Manage Attachments - Browse - upload - Close window.

VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 12:04 PM

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VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmoe

Hey to post a pic go down to Manage Attachments - Browse - upload - Close window.

Thanks I loaded a picture, not sure why its sideways

bigmoe · 10-11-2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VEtTE10R

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Doesn't look like my factory recuirculating (base) heater. It must be old aftermarket or dealer installed.

VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 12:15 PM

I have no idea, I cant find any info online about it.

bigmoe · 10-11-2019, 12:25 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Deluxe-Hot-...-/161388649917

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...u-s-a.1160400/

https://books.google.ca/books?id=JNw...e%20EA&f=false

Page 245 1953

**The Rocknrod** · 10-11-2019, 01:46 PM

It's mounted to the firewall so there should be bolts on the engine side to remove it from the firewall. You can then discover how it's taken apart.

VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

It's mounted to the firewall so there should be bolts on the engine side to remove it from the firewall. You can then discover how it's taken apart.

Yeah I'll pull it out this afternoon and see what I'm dealing with.

10-09-2019, 08:14 PM	#1
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Deluxe Hotwave wiring I just picked up a 66 and it has the device hotwave. The way it looks to me is you have a coolant line running in the hotwave and another running out to circulate the hot antifreeze then just a fan on a switch to blow over the coil. Currently the coolant lines are disconnected/bypassed and there is only 1 wire running from the fan switch on the dash to the top of the hotwave. To me it seems I should have at least 2 wires running to the hotwave either a neutral or ground? I cannot find any info on the hotwave and i cannot access the hotwave to verify wiring, does the front middle "cover" pop off to expose wiring? Mine doesnt seem to want to budge and i dont want to force it unless I know for sure it comes off. Thanks

10-09-2019, 11:30 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring I have never heard of a hotwave and google didn't turn up anything for me that applied to automotive. Do you have a pic? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-10-2019, 04:45 AM	#3
BabyBlue64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands Posts: 56	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring I think your just talking about the heater? In that case the only wire to the fan is the orange one that runs to the fan underneath the heaterbox. The fan is grounded to the box. I think the heater hoses are bypassed because the heater core is leaking.

10-10-2019, 06:33 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring Yup pictures are a must for this one. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-10-2019, 10:06 AM	#5
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring Ok how do I post pictures from my phone to this forum? I do not have a computer. ..

10-10-2019, 10:32 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring If it's what I think it is a Hotwave is an old heater, has a triangle on the front of it, probably a door on each side of the face. Old style, most likely a retro-fit. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-10-2019, 12:38 PM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring Be careful might be 6V. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-10-2019, 01:47 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring Ya, that's all very technical. (that means I don't know) __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-10-2019, 05:19 PM	#11
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring Like Babyblue said it will be one positive wire and the motor will ground to the body. You'd think being in a 66 it would be 12v. Downside to those heaters is they don't draw fresh air into the vehicle. The upside though is you don't have that big ugly deluxe heater on the engine side of the firewall crowding out the engine compartment. I pulled my deluxe in favor of the recirculating model in the cab. It will seldom get used but I need a working defroster here to pass government safety inspections.

10-11-2019, 11:31 AM	#14
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring Hey to post a pic go down to Manage Attachments - Browse - upload - Close window.

10-11-2019, 12:04 PM	#15
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring ... Attached Images

10-11-2019, 12:15 PM	#18
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring I have no idea, I cant find any info online about it.

10-11-2019, 12:25 PM	#19
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring https://www.ebay.com/itm/Deluxe-Hot-...-/161388649917 https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...u-s-a.1160400/ https://books.google.ca/books?id=JNw...e%20EA&f=false Page 245 1953

10-11-2019, 01:46 PM	#20
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Deluxe Hotwave wiring It's mounted to the firewall so there should be bolts on the engine side to remove it from the firewall. You can then discover how it's taken apart. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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