Christopher,
You are a genious! I love the approach. I'll let you know how it goes.
You are the winner of the cool idea of the month!
David
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Myers [mailto:cmyers@eiu.org]
> Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 7:05 PM
> To: Popeye444@comcast.net
> Subject: not sure if this made it onto the list?
>
>
> I have never spoken up on the list so don't know if hitting the
> reply button will work, so sending an email direct. There is
> already a mold availible in your garage... The top of the
> transmission itself! all you have to do is place some wadding
> around the areas on the gearbox you need some clearance, like the
> shift linkage, then build up a slight space for
> airflow(cooling)by layering sections of newspaper or carpet you
> need about 1/4 inch and then lay a polyethelyne bag for a
> barrier sheet over the entire mess. If you want to reduce the
> heat the next step is to place sheets of aluminium foil across
> the bag, tape together with metal tape. At this point all you
> have to do is spray the foam on the inside of the tunnel cover
> and set it in place over the transmission. when the foam sets
> remove it and trim any unwnted ooze with a serrated knife. the
> foam will stick to the foil, making a nice reflector for the
> heat and the foam will insulate from the conductive heat and
> noise. The bag will peel off and throw it out along with the
> newspaper. clean up the edges with more of the metal tape, dont
> leave any edges exposed as it will absorb water and mold! Be
> sure and tape plastic sheeting or bags on any surface that the
> foam can reach as it will stick to everything! we used to make
> foam filled fiberglass components this way, actually we would
> fill a plastic bag with the foam and sandwich it between the
> parts until it set, voila! a perfect foam insert. good luck
> chris 67 mk3 alfa powered-rotoflex axle
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