Noel, William M wrote:
>
> Next week I am replacing the heater box on my '72 Midget. I have had the
> box off for a number of months, as well as the engine. When I removed the
> heater box there is a, looks and feels like sponge rubber, spacer about 1/2"
> thick and about 1 1/2" wide that separates the heater box from the air
> raceway that feeds into the foot wells. When I removed the spacer I though
> it would be an easy task to find a replacement material that I could cut and
> make the spacer. As I discovered, there doesn't seem to be much that is
> suitable. I can order the spacer for about $8.00 from Moss or VB but I
> still feel that I can do better locally.
>
> I have looked at window insulation but haven't found any wide enough or
> thick enough. Anyone have suggestions?
> Bill Noel
> noel@battelle.org
> phone (614)424-4917
> fax (614)424-3152
Stick on foam weather stripping from any home center 3/8 thick X 1" wide
should do, a $2 roll will do a dozen heater boxes.
good luck
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Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
Too many LBCs
3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
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