No, the end cap fits over the entire seal/retainer assembly. The slit is cut
into the cap on the inside so the V portion in the cap can fit into the
barbed portion of the seal retainer. The length of the seal should be
matching the cantrail flange so that with the end caps in place they just
come together to neatly butt up against each other.
Darned convertibles!
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
To: "'Rich C'" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>; "'Alan Schultz'"
<alan@andysnet.net>
Cc: "'Austin-Healey List'" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 8:54 AM
Subject: RE: Convertible Top Seals
Thanks Rich,
So the end cap fits over the seal only, not over the seal and retainer. And
the edge of the cap is slit to match the groove in the seal attachment
piece. That inner compartment of the cap will then fit into the metal barbs
of the seal.
Should the seal extend beyond the retainer on the cant rail?
Ned Smith
BJ8
near Chattanooga, TN
N34.89, W85.47
Therefore a bit of careful cheating is in order. Carefully notch and cut out
the inner V shaped portion so it can actually become trapped into the barbed
portion of the seal. Test fit the cap over the end of the seal, making sure
the end cap fits squarely onto the end of the seal. Clean the outside
diameter of the rubber bulb and the inside of the cap with some isopropyl
alcohol to remove any rubber mould release. Then apply 2 or 3 tiny drops of
a gap filling instant ACC (Crazy Glue or equivalent, I go to a hobby shop
and purchase one called Zap-a-Gap) to the rubber bulb and hold the cap
firmly over it for a few seconds. That will lock the two together for ever.
It will only come loose if you tear the rubber away.
Hope this helps.
Rich Chrysler
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