Robert,
IF you can remove the screws, only remove the ones on the sides (4 of
them). Due to rust, figure on drilling off the heads. Tap the sides outward
a bit with a block of wood and hammer. Then tap the top until the frame is
off. Now tap the bottom off. With any luck the screws will come out. OOPS,
side posts must be off. If you need to drill out the screws, try not to
remove the screws that hold the L-bracket to the bottom rail (bracket not
90 degrees). This bracket can be fabricated from angle iron, if needed. Any
glass shop will carry "Butyl tape", sold by the foot. Butyl tape comes in
different thickness for different glass and different channel widths, check
fit for snugness at shop with bottom and a piece of windscreen. Fold Butyl
tape over bottom of glass and tap bottom channel on (be careful not to go
to far). Trim excess butyl from corners. Fold tape around top and sides,
use masking tape to hold the tape to the side of the glass. Tap top on then
the sides, trim excess from side ends just before frame ends are fully
closed. Align screw holes and replace screws (SCREWS SHOULD BE ONLY LONG
ENOUGH TO FIT INTO THE BRACKET AND NOT EXTEND BEYOUND, OR INSTANT GLASS
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR !!!!!!!). Tape will rip if it is to thick, causing leaks.
Replace side posts to frame (THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT LENGTH SCREWS THAT
HOLD THE POSTS TO THE FRAME, SHORTEST ON TOP. BE CAREFUL, OR INSTANT GLASS
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR !!!!!!!). Trim excess tape from windscreen, job done.
Think of replacing bottom rubber during this operation.
What is the cost of the windscreen now?? I think I still have one brand-new
shaded windscreen, will check weekend after next.
Mark
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> From: Robert Paterson <rpaterso@capital.edu>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR3 windscreen glass replacement
> Date: Wednesday, October 08, 1997 12:42 PM
>
> What can you all tell me about the difficulty/cost of replacing the wind
> screen on a TR3? I've a crack from top to bottom.
> Best
> Rob
> --
> Dr. Robert Paterson rpaterso@capital.edu
> Director, Information Technology voice 614-236-6451
> Capital University fax 614-236-6490
> Columbus OH 43209
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