Bob, we seem to have done this job more times than I would like. On some
of the aftermarket seals, the "T" section is really too thick. You have to
make sure the slot is open as far as it should be. Many times it has been
squeezed down to hold the seal in. You need to pry it open all round the
curve. Then after the seal is worked in from the middle, you need another
person to pull the seal really tight. It can then usually be worked in
around the curve, while under tension. When one side is in, tape it in
place untill the other side is in and then install the windshield as quickly
as possible. You will find that the shape of the car to frame holds it all
in place. We have been trying to find better seals for some time now, and
one of our suppliers is finally listening. Unfortunatly this won't help you
this weekend. Good luck!!
Cheers.......Bob
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----- Original Message -----
From: <HealeyBJ7@aol.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Cc: <david.r.altman@altmancompany.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 8:59 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to cowl gasget - BJ8
> Once again, I need to ask the knowledgable group a reassembly question.
> I have probably just ruined the second widshield to cowl gasget on a BJ8.
> I've used two different sources and still cannot get the gasget in around
> the
> bend in the frame. The windshield shop I took the first one to tried for
> three
> hours and said they would cut the " T " shape from the bottom edge and
> glue
> the gasget in at the corners. This didn't seem right so I got a new
> gasget and
> have been trying to do it myself. The new gasget has a better profile and
> I
> can work it in on the straight section of the frame, but not around the
> bends. I've even taken the windshield frame back apart and am working
> with the
> bottom frame member by itself on the bench, but still no sucess.
> Anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to do this job??
>
> PS I see the tech article by Jean Caron in the August issue of the
> Austin
> Healey Magazine about installing a grill in a BJ8. He starts out by
> saying, "
> Other than installing the windshield bottom seal on a BJ7/BJ8, the
> installation of the ...... is my least favorite job on an Austin Healey".
> Guess what my
> NEXT project will be?
>
> Thanks for any advice you can offer,
> Bob
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