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39portlander · 01-27-2016, 06:29 AM

Looking @ gaskets and would like some input on the various manufactures offerings out there. Input on fitment would be great as it seems there are (two) 2 available for my 39 P/U. Scott

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-27-2016, 08:50 AM

In the past the only gasket that fit right and lasted is the one from Drake. Correct cowl lid adjustment is crucial to a good seal - I learned that lesson a long time ago ....

edhd58 · 01-27-2016, 09:06 AM

I have the Drake replacement for my 42, it dropped right in with no problems, of course I did glue it.

TJ · 01-27-2016, 10:09 AM

I use the ones from Drake. As others have said the correct adjustment on the lid is very important.

19Fordy · 01-27-2016, 11:21 AM

I installed the DRAKE seal 30 years ago and it does not leak. Cowl vent adjustment is time consuming but crucial. Be sure to NOT install the new seal upside down.

V12Bill · 01-27-2016, 03:57 PM

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Several posts have stressed proper adjustment. How do I get a proper adjustment. I see an adjustment for the entire cowl vent to go up and down, but mine needs for the front part of the vent to come down only. Is there an adjustment for that? The area is dark and cramped and is easy to miss an adjustment. PS. I have a 39 PU.

Graeme / New Zealand · 01-28-2016, 12:53 AM

Drake or Dennis Carpenter fit fine.

GB

39portlander · 01-28-2016, 06:46 AM

Thanks for the input guys, ordering today. As for alignment there are several areas for adjustment.

I remember the pivot attachment below the vent on mine did have two slotted areas were I could align the vent, centering it in the cab opening with movement from passenger to driver side after checking opening and closing.

It's somewhat of a two part adjustment and cramped for sure. I had removed the gear shift lever to get some wiggle room. I had a thread on this with pictures of my vent assembly.

01-27-2016, 06:29 AM	#1
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 2,010	cowl vent gaskets.. Looking @ gaskets and would like some input on the various manufactures offerings out there. Input on fitment would be great as it seems there are (two) 2 available for my 39 P/U. Scott

01-27-2016, 08:50 AM	#2
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,714	Re: cowl vent gaskets.. In the past the only gasket that fit right and lasted is the one from Drake. Correct cowl lid adjustment is crucial to a good seal - I learned that lesson a long time ago ....

01-27-2016, 09:06 AM	#3
edhd58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Guston,ky Posts: 654	Re: cowl vent gaskets.. I have the Drake replacement for my 42, it dropped right in with no problems, of course I did glue it.

01-27-2016, 10:09 AM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: cowl vent gaskets.. I use the ones from Drake. As others have said the correct adjustment on the lid is very important.

01-27-2016, 11:21 AM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,604	Re: cowl vent gaskets.. I installed the DRAKE seal 30 years ago and it does not leak. Cowl vent adjustment is time consuming but crucial. Be sure to NOT install the new seal upside down.

01-27-2016, 03:57 PM	#6
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: cowl vent gaskets.. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Several posts have stressed proper adjustment. How do I get a proper adjustment. I see an adjustment for the entire cowl vent to go up and down, but mine needs for the front part of the vent to come down only. Is there an adjustment for that? The area is dark and cramped and is easy to miss an adjustment. PS. I have a 39 PU.

01-28-2016, 12:53 AM	#7
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,154	Re: cowl vent gaskets.. Drake or Dennis Carpenter fit fine. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

01-28-2016, 06:46 AM	#8
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 2,010	Re: cowl vent gaskets.. Thanks for the input guys, ordering today. As for alignment there are several areas for adjustment. I remember the pivot attachment below the vent on mine did have two slotted areas were I could align the vent, centering it in the cab opening with movement from passenger to driver side after checking opening and closing. It's somewhat of a two part adjustment and cramped for sure. I had removed the gear shift lever to get some wiggle room. I had a thread on this with pictures of my vent assembly.