I was taught cussing is mandatory when working on a LBC. Did Father O'Reilly
give me bad advice? Bill
Paul and Susan Almjeld wrote:
> Yo Tom:
>
> Great tip! Thanks! See ya in a couple of days!
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Thomas Wiencek
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 9:08 AM
> To: Message Alpine
> Subject: Tech Tip this week
>
> Our Tech Tip this week is from Thomas Keith - Thanks Tom
>
> Installing the new rubber seat diaphragms in seats can be much easier with
> a simple tool to grab the metal hooks. Having tried various pliers, vise
> grips, screwdrivers, etc., I found it much better just to make a very
> simple tool from a screw-in hook from a hardware store. I fashioned a
> straight wood handle about 8 inches long to fit my grip and then just
> screwed a 2-inch hook securely into one end. You can grab those hooks in
> a strong new diaphragm and stretch 'em right over the tiny holes in the
> seat frame, easy as pie, with no cussing.
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