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dave m · 03-28-2014, 07:07 PM

say does anybody make a cowl vent seal for 35-36 car that's the proper thickness the new one i bought is too thick ---thanks

40ford · 03-28-2014, 09:47 PM

I got mine from Drake.The reason being I was told his are the best because they have a small lip on top for better seal.The one I got for my 40 had that and I got a good seal.Very well pleased.I am not sure about the other years,but I would think they are the same!

Graeme / New Zealand · 03-28-2014, 09:49 PM

Will the lid not close flush on it? The one for my 48 was "thick" but it settled down eventually when compressed in the shut position . I now have a perfect seal with no leaks. Mine was from Carpenters. I must say my first one that was Argentine or something, that came with the car, was a crap fit in shape so I did not install that one.

GB

okiedokie · 03-28-2014, 09:54 PM

I always set the lid on after installing the seal and stacking weight [phone books] on it and let it set for as long as possible. Days. takes the shape of the lid and seals well has been my experience.

ford38v8 · 03-28-2014, 10:40 PM

THe above is exactly right. Close the lid and don't open it for a couple weeks or so and it will fit perfectly with no laks. Same applies to the door seals. Hard to close the doors, but the rubber conforms and will seal correctly thereafter.

dave m · 03-29-2014, 09:55 AM

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thanks guys for the info

DICK SPADARO · 03-29-2014, 10:15 AM

Dont for get the lid has a vertical adjustment slots in the hinge, if the adjustment is off it will make the lid hard to close.

03-28-2014, 07:07 PM	#1
dave m Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 427	vent seal ? say does anybody make a cowl vent seal for 35-36 car that's the proper thickness the new one i bought is too thick ---thanks

03-28-2014, 09:47 PM	#2
40ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cherryville,N.C. Posts: 535	Re: vent seal ? I got mine from Drake.The reason being I was told his are the best because they have a small lip on top for better seal.The one I got for my 40 had that and I got a good seal.Very well pleased.I am not sure about the other years,but I would think they are the same!

03-28-2014, 09:49 PM	#3
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: vent seal ? Will the lid not close flush on it? The one for my 48 was "thick" but it settled down eventually when compressed in the shut position . I now have a perfect seal with no leaks. Mine was from Carpenters. I must say my first one that was Argentine or something, that came with the car, was a crap fit in shape so I did not install that one. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

03-28-2014, 09:54 PM	#4
okiedokie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 519	Re: vent seal ? I always set the lid on after installing the seal and stacking weight [phone books] on it and let it set for as long as possible. Days. takes the shape of the lid and seals well has been my experience.

03-28-2014, 10:40 PM	#5
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: vent seal ? THe above is exactly right. Close the lid and don't open it for a couple weeks or so and it will fit perfectly with no laks. Same applies to the door seals. Hard to close the doors, but the rubber conforms and will seal correctly thereafter. __________________ Alan

03-29-2014, 09:55 AM	#6
dave m Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 427	Re: vent seal ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) thanks guys for the info

03-29-2014, 10:15 AM	#7
DICK SPADARO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altamont, NY Posts: 1,004	Re: vent seal ? Dont for get the lid has a vertical adjustment slots in the hinge, if the adjustment is off it will make the lid hard to close. __________________ dickspadaro.com