Gerry,
If memory serves me, the original seal had a profile in the shape of
the capitol letter "B" with the two rounded bits intended to contact the
bonnet panels. I can't quickly find a period photo of this seal but believe
there is a good photo which clearly shows the profile in one of the standard
reference books.
The seal was also a soft sponge section but I don't believe it had a
"live skin" outer covering.
Now if someone wants to take on the task of reproducing a J, F, D,
L, K firewall seals that are to the correct dimension and shore hardness and
do not require that the firewall be cut down so that the bonnet will
close...???
Cheers,
Chris Nowlan
Product Development
Moss Motors, Ltd.
(805) 681-3400 x3212
(805) 692-2510 - Fax
nowlanc@mossmotors.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Gerry Weber [mailto:webarch@easyon.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 1:35 PM
To: mg-mmm@autox.team.net
Subject: PA Firewall seal
Hi everyone
Does anyone have an original rubber seal that fits in the U shaped
channel on the firewall of the P type? I am working with the SVW Group
in making up a batch for the V and W's, and if it is the same, we can
get on board and have some made for us. All we need is a sample from
which we can take measurements.
Regards, Gerry Weber, PA 0297, SA 1881
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