Relatively common problem.
There is a nipple attached to the scuttle plenum under the dash, one
above
the passenger kick panel, one above the driver's kick panel.
Attached to this is a short length of hose that is routed down and
through
the inner fender so that it ends between the inner and outer fender.
The hose can become disconnected, or it simply rots and begins to leak.
It is
intended to drain rainwater from the scuttle, which enters via the fresh air
vent at the base of the windscreen.
I would reach up under the dash and pull one of the hoses out, then cut
some
heater or other suitable hose to the same length, and then replace them both.
A simple job that will probably solve the problem for you. If your hoses are
intact, then you may be looking at a loose connection to the scuttle, or
<shudder> a corrosion issue as suggested by others.
I must say that my observation is that rust problems elsewhere on the
car
become painfully evident before the scuttle plenum becomes an issue. If it is
due to rust through, the rest of your car must be in horrid condition. The
water traveling through the scuttle is fresh, and so corrosion tends to be
minimal in that location. I hope for your sake that is the case.
Vance
http://www.triumphowners.com/832
-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Erik Sulcs
Hello List,
In my '74 I've got water coming into the driver's side footwell when it
rains or if I wash the car. I know there's supposed to be a drainage tube
from somewhere under the hood/windshield cowl to send the water outside the
fender.
Perhaps mine is blocked or missing... how can I tell, and how can I get to
it if that's actually the problem?
Has anybody else had a similar issue and can help me resolve?
Erik S.
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