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Installing new Rubber Engine Compartment Seals, What to lubricate them with |
euro911 |
Jan 12 2012, 11:30 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Since the drive train is out and Milt fixed the engine shelf in my '75, I'm getting ready to install new [914rubber.com] seals around the engine compartment.
The old ones were hard and brittle (what was left of them), and I had to bend the rails on the slots apart a little to get them out. What do you guys use to lubricate new seals so they don't bind or tear when pulling them in? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
McMark |
Jan 12 2012, 08:37 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I guess I'm the only one who just installs them by setting the seal in the lower lip and pushing the seal under the top lip with a flat screwdriver. I never much liked sliding seals into place unless there is no other option.
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rick 918-S |
Jan 12 2012, 08:46 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,492 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I guess I'm the only one who just installs them by setting the seal in the lower lip and pushing the seal under the top lip with a flat screwdriver. I never much liked sliding seals into place unless there is no other option. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I use a stiff plastic glazers stick or a rounded flat blade screw driver. I don't like to use anything in my shop that could eventually cause a problem with the painting process. If you come in my shop with silicone I will first beat you then get a restraining order to keep you 300 ft from my property. |
markb |
Jan 12 2012, 09:30 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
I guess I'm the only one who just installs them by setting the seal in the lower lip and pushing the seal under the top lip with a flat screwdriver. I never much liked sliding seals into place unless there is no other option. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I use a stiff plastic glazers stick or a rounded flat blade screw driver. I don't like to use anything in my shop that could eventually cause a problem with the painting process. If you come in my shop with silicone I will first beat you then get a restraining order to keep you 300 ft from my property. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
bigkensteele |
Jan 12 2012, 09:47 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I guess I'm the only one who just installs them by setting the seal in the lower lip and pushing the seal under the top lip with a flat screwdriver. I never much liked sliding seals into place unless there is no other option. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I use a stiff plastic glazers stick or a rounded flat blade screw driver. I don't like to use anything in my shop that could eventually cause a problem with the painting process. If you come in my shop with silicone I will first beat you then get a restraining order to keep you 300 ft from my property. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I agree with all those that agree. I just installed a set of Mark's seals, and no lubricants were required. The rear seal is a little tough in the bends, but not bad. Just use a flat plastic pushing device to tuck the seal in. The toughest part of the project was "mitering" the front corners so they would make a nice joint when the engine is in and the bottom of the seals are tucked up under the tin. |
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