[TR] TR3A Windscreen Installation

[Scott Suhring]

Thanks Randall.  Yes, I can see the noted channel on mine but was not aware
that a packing would go there, but this would certainly help seal the
spacing so noted. I would assume some form of silicon gasket would be best,
such as The Right Stuff, so as to remain flexible and to seal out water. I
am still concerned with the variance in measurements with the windscreen and
the stanchions.

Scott Suhring
Mechanicsburg, PA
'70 TR6
'59 TR3

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[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randall
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 12:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Windscreen Installation

> With the guide plates 
> installed and the
> stanchions installed, with the dzus fasteners, there is still 
> a bit of a gap
> between the body and the stanchions.  

Scott, I've never tried installing just the stanchions without the
windscreen; but I believe there should be a small gap between the stanchions
and the body.  Otherwise, they will rub the paint off as the body flexes
(and it does flex).

There is a channel inside the curve of the stanchions, that is supposed to
receive some sort of packing for water sealing.  Here's a shot of the area
on my (very dirty at the time) TR3:
http://tinyurl.com/yzofdcr

Randall