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Re: Steering Rack Boots (Gaiters)

To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Steering Rack Boots (Gaiters)
From: "Paul Carreiro, N6EV" <n6ev@badger1.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 16:58:58 -0800
Just a thought here.. don't know if this would work, but I've used this
trick on other rubber items (such as heater hoses, fuel lines) to get them
on snug fittings:

How about heating the rubber flange a bit with a heat gun (hair dryer if
you don't have a heat gun).  I've found this allows the rubber to be 
stretched a lot easier.

Again, I haven't used this trick specifically on the Steering Rack Boots,
but I don't see what it wouldn't help.

Good luck

Paul C

Paul Carreiro   -   Southern California  -  mailto:n6ev@badger1.net 
1974 Spitfire 1500  -  FM-17459U  -  Mimosa Yellow  -  48K miles
Member: Southern California Triumph Owners Association

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