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walkerlakeprinter · 11-10-2018, 07:10 PM

Is there a secret to installing the horn and light grommets in the radiator shell? Such a simple job shouldn't require help, but I can't seem to get them
in.

Hoogah · 11-10-2018, 07:44 PM

Try lubricating them with soapy water. They're tough little suckers.

CarlG · 11-11-2018, 12:25 AM

Make sure that the soapy water is HOT. It will tend to soften them somewhat.

Arlyn Bieber · 11-11-2018, 12:48 AM

IF you look closely at original pictures you will note the grommets are split. Splitting them makes a big difference when installing them.

macdonge · 11-11-2018, 06:37 AM

Spray a bit of WD40 on them first. Makes it much easier!

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Steve Plucker · 11-11-2018, 08:51 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlyn Bieber

IF you look closely at original pictures you will note the grommets are split. Splitting them makes a big difference when installing them.

I agree with Arlyn...They go on in 5 seconds that way!

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daren007 · 11-11-2018, 09:26 AM

Remove the conduits first.

redmodelt · 11-11-2018, 05:14 PM

^

I have not had an issue with installing without slit and no lube. Could also depend on how long they have been sitting around.

11-10-2018, 07:10 PM	#1
walkerlakeprinter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walker Lake, Nevada Posts: 304	Installing radiator shell grommets Is there a secret to installing the horn and light grommets in the radiator shell? Such a simple job shouldn't require help, but I can't seem to get them in.

11-10-2018, 07:44 PM	#2
Hoogah Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Posts: 800	Re: Installing radiator shell grommets Try lubricating them with soapy water. They're tough little suckers.

11-11-2018, 12:25 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Installing radiator shell grommets Make sure that the soapy water is HOT. It will tend to soften them somewhat. __________________ 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

11-11-2018, 12:48 AM	#4
Arlyn Bieber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 180	Re: Installing radiator shell grommets IF you look closely at original pictures you will note the grommets are split. Splitting them makes a big difference when installing them.

11-11-2018, 06:37 AM	#5
macdonge Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Frelighsburg, QC Posts: 166	Re: Installing radiator shell grommets Spray a bit of WD40 on them first. Makes it much easier! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-11-2018, 09:26 AM	#7
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Installing radiator shell grommets Remove the conduits first.

11-11-2018, 05:14 PM	#8
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Installing radiator shell grommets ^ I have not had an issue with installing without slit and no lube. Could also depend on how long they have been sitting around. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!