Don wrote:
>
> Hi
> I recently bought the rubber strip that goes in the channel at the
> back of the bonnet for it to rest in. On looking at it it seems to me
> that it serves no function except to gather water and cause rust.
> Does it do anything? help preserve hinges? prevent rattles? should I
> fit it? It does not seem visible on any photos of engine compartments
> I have seen.
> Don (1959 frogeye)
I don't know what it does, I took mine out because the repro didn't fit
right. My Bugeye still runs fine.
It doesn't prevent rattles, it probably promote rust.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Too Many Sprites Again
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