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bosticjb 11-03-2020 06:38 PM

Headlight Seal
 

anybody got any pictures of proper placement of headlight seals for a 28 A

Gary WA 11-03-2020 07:32 PM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

cork gasket pushes into channel in reflector

bosticjb 11-03-2020 08:31 PM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

Thanks

Ranchero50 11-03-2020 09:18 PM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

Some 3M spray adhesive helped hold them in place for me.

redmodelt 11-06-2020 11:49 PM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

The split goes at the bottom so moisture can drain out.

bmg1959 11-09-2020 10:54 PM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

I had to carefully trim my cork gaskets down thinner with a good sharp razor knife and still fought to get them in.
Typical fit for most reproduction parts.

BRENT in 10-uh-C 11-10-2020 08:01 AM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmg1959 (Post 1950439)
I had to carefully trim my cork gaskets down thinner with a good sharp razor knife and still fought to get them in.
Typical fit for most reproduction parts.

Man, ...you went about it the hard way!! :eek: Since you are in to the wood scene, just clamp both pieces in-between two pieces of wood and use some clamps to compress the cork. After 15 minutes or so, when you can remove it the cork will remain compressed for more than enough time for you to insert it in the channel.

ericr 11-10-2020 11:08 AM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C (Post 1950495)
Man, ...you went about it the hard way!! :eek: Since you are in to the wood scene, just clamp both pieces in-between two pieces of wood and use some clamps to compress the cork. After 15 minutes or so, when you can remove it the cork will remain compressed for more than enough time for you to insert it in the channel.

won't it pop out down the road if you open the cover?

BRENT in 10-uh-C 11-10-2020 11:17 AM

Re: Headlight Seal
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericr (Post 1950559)
won't it pop out down the road if you open the cover?

Nope.


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