Anyone try K-Y or one of the other surgical lubes for this? I read
somewhere about using petroleum jelly and I'm _sure_ that would wreak
havoc with rubber gaskets. I should think liquid soap would be OK,
but the surgical lubes would be about as innocuous as possible.
Donald.
Hmmm. wonder if there are any other uses around the garage ...
> From: "Thomas Carney" <gt6plus@gis.net>
> Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:35:20 -0500
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Terry L. Thompson <tlt@digex.net>
> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 9:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Windscreen
>
>
> >
> > I haven't replaced the windscreen in the spitfire, but I did replace the
> > windscreen and rear windows in my '50 Ford truck, and it's the same type
> of
> > seal.
> >
> > I went in much easier than I thought. The main points to keep in mind is
> 1)
> > You MUST have 2 people" (one to apply pressure, the other to draw the cord
> > from the gasket. Anyone over the age of 14 and having atleast one hand
> free
> > should do) 2) removing your steering wheel is helpful but not mandatory
> > 3) Use a liquid soap to lubricate the edge of the seal before you attempt
> > to install it.
>
>
> I thought liquid soap had a tendency to dry out rubber based products...
> Maybe I am wrong but I thought I heard that somewhere.
> Tom
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