Not that Frank needs anyone to support him, but I can vouch for his
solution. I used the same stuff several years ago with no problems (after
ordering VB's solution just to find that it didn't fit very well! - don't
start Frank :)
Geoff Muttart
'59 & '61 Bugeyes & parts Midgets
Nova Scotia, Canada
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
To: Noel, William M <noel@BATTELLE.ORG>
Cc: 'spridgets@Autox.Team.Net' <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: July 30, 1998 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: Heater box spacer
>Noel, William M wrote:
>>
>> Next week I am replacing the heater box on my '72 Midget. I have had the
>> box off for a number of months, as well as the engine. When I removed
the
>> heater box there is a, looks and feels like sponge rubber, spacer about
1/2"
>> thick and about 1 1/2" wide that separates the heater box from the air
>> raceway that feeds into the foot wells. When I removed the spacer I
though
>> it would be an easy task to find a replacement material that I could cut
and
>> make the spacer. As I discovered, there doesn't seem to be much that is
>> suitable. I can order the spacer for about $8.00 from Moss or VB but I
>> still feel that I can do better locally.
>>
>> I have looked at window insulation but haven't found any wide enough or
>> thick enough. Anyone have suggestions?
>> Bill Noel
>> noel@battelle.org
>> phone (614)424-4917
>> fax (614)424-3152
>
>Stick on foam weather stripping from any home center 3/8 thick X 1" wide
>should do, a $2 roll will do a dozen heater boxes.
>
>good luck
>--
>Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
>Too many LBCs
>3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
>1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
>Check out my home page at http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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