Mine worked the same. I added one additional step. As you press in the edge
with a dull instrument, apply masking tape over the seal and attach the tape
to both sides of the glass. This keeps the part you just put in, in place.
Don't ask how many attempts it took to figure this one out. When done, the
tape comes right off. A little WD40 greases the entry, but use it sparingly.
Alex Manzo
59 TR3A
----- Original Message -----
From: <wbeech@flash.net>
To: "'William Brewer'" <wsb1960tr3a@att.net>; "'Triumphs'"
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Lower Windscreen Seal
>I tried that too, it doesn't work... Even though you were probably able to
> slide the old one out.
>
> Lay the seal out along the windscreen, be sure to have it facing the right
> way as it is directional, against the track of the windscreen. Then set
> one
> side of the lip of the seal into the track and work the other in with a
> dull
> flat screwdriver or putty knife.
>
> It goes fast and easy, I never thought it would until I actually did it.
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
> Bill Beecher
> '58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby"
> www.triumphowners.com/1566
> "A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
> course, some times it is difficult to make it go"
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of William Brewer
> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 9:17 AM
> To: Triumphs
> Subject: [TR] TR3 Lower Windscreen Seal
>
> I am replacing my windscreen and putting in a new seal that goes on
> the
> bottom of the windscreen to the cowl. I am using dish soap as a lubricant
> and I can only get the seal to slide in about 3" before it binds up. I am
> tugging on it with a pair of pliers to get it coaxed in, but no luck.
> What's
> the trick? Can I install it sliding the big lip and then pushing the short
> part in with a screwdriver or something?
> Gotta get it fixed today so I can drive it to work tomorrow.
> TIA,
>
> Bill Brewer
>
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