Micky, I used black RTV. Not the high temperature black, just black colored
classic RTV. I'm not sure it helped being black since thin layers are
translucent. It did work out OK though. I just filled up the back of the
bezel and re-assembeled the guage.
- Hugh Fader
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Mickylong@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 9:57 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Gauge repair
>
>
> OK. Following the advice of those who have been there and
> done it, I managed
> to pry and twist the front bezels off two of my gauges. And
> now I know why
> it was so tough -- it looks like the material behind the
> bezel that fits to
> the glass face (was this rubber at some point?) after 31+
> years in the sun
> has either crumbled to dust or has become rock hard and
> stuck. Either way,
> it's toast.
>
> What's my best bet for replacing this -- I assume the bezel
> won't fit tight
> against the glass unless some type of material is added. I
> was thinking
> about gasket material or maybe fashioning a seal out of clear
> silicone caulk.
> Any other thoughts?
>
>
> Micky Long, Atlanta
> 72 TR 6
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