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mebeached · 07-30-2013, 05:10 PM

Hello I am a newbie to this site just used it a couple of times and had great help! I all most feel bad about asking this but I have tried a couple of times to put a new grommet in the splash shield where the spare tire mounts.

Do you need to heat the grommet in water or need 6 hands to do this job?

CarlG · 07-30-2013, 05:54 PM

Both

Tom Wesenberg · 07-30-2013, 09:26 PM

I don't remember for sure, but I'll bet when I did one for a friend I used Vaseline.

mass A man · 07-30-2013, 10:27 PM

Try using a bit of brake fluid for lube. It won't attack the rubber either.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-30-2013, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mass A man

Try using a bit of brake fluid for lube. It won't attack the rubber either.

Brake fluid can do a number on paint.

figment · 07-31-2013, 07:04 AM

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Use Ruglyde rubber lubricant. I have a can that has the Ford logo on it. I also have used silicone lubricant.

mebeached · 07-31-2013, 09:24 AM

thanks to all will try what ever works

FL&WVMIKE · 07-31-2013, 10:14 AM

You can slice the gromment to make it easier to install.
MIKE

07-30-2013, 05:10 PM	#1
mebeached Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: wilmington n.c. Posts: 30	side mtg tire on 1930 cabriolet grommet Hello I am a newbie to this site just used it a couple of times and had great help! I all most feel bad about asking this but I have tried a couple of times to put a new grommet in the splash shield where the spare tire mounts. Do you need to heat the grommet in water or need 6 hands to do this job?

07-30-2013, 05:54 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: side mtg tire on 1930 cabriolet grommet Both __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

07-30-2013, 09:26 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: side mtg tire on 1930 cabriolet grommet I don't remember for sure, but I'll bet when I did one for a friend I used Vaseline.

07-30-2013, 10:27 PM	#4
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 794	Re: side mtg tire on 1930 cabriolet grommet Try using a bit of brake fluid for lube. It won't attack the rubber either.

07-31-2013, 07:04 AM	#6
figment Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 340	Re: side mtg tire on 1930 cabriolet grommet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Use Ruglyde rubber lubricant. I have a can that has the Ford logo on it. I also have used silicone lubricant.

07-31-2013, 09:24 AM	#7
mebeached Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: wilmington n.c. Posts: 30	Re: side mtg tire on 1930 cabriolet grommet thanks to all will try what ever works

07-31-2013, 10:14 AM	#8
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,449	Re: side mtg tire on 1930 cabriolet grommet You can slice the gromment to make it easier to install. MIKE