[TR] Installing a windshield in my TR4A (more information)

[John & Pat Donnelly]

How about the windshield frame to body gasket. Any sealer Needed?
Johnnie


> On 8/24/2013 8:44 AM, Dave Connitt wrote:
> > I just came across a really informative Youtube video on installing
> > windshields;
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr7Prioj9Xo
> >
> > I was planning on doing it completely differently, installing the
> > gasket in the windshield frame first.. Need to find some of that 3M
> 8509 sealer..
> 
> I've done dozens of Volkswagen windows, which are similar to Triumphs.
> Never done a Mustang, and so here's my comments, for what they're
> worth...
> 
> 1.  I never used a sealer, never had a leak - when the frame and glass
> are clean and intact, and the gasket is of good quality.
> 
> 2.  I used a rope of somewhat smaller diameter than his - maybe 3/16"
> or 1/4" nylon.
> 
> 3.  Lubricate the gasket with diluted dish soap.  Doesn't take much,
> just make it a little slippery.
> 
> 4.  I always cross or lap the rope at the bottom, so that you pull the
> first end /past/ the second when you start.  This ensures that you get
> the whole gasket lip over with the rope.
> 
> 5.  He does the "slapping" just right - flat of the hand, not a fist.
> 
> 6.  I used a short cotter pin puller with a dull tip to fix any of the
> lip that didn't make it all the way over.  Then push the gasket into
> place, just like you saw him do.
> 
> Jeff Scarbrough
> Corrosion Acres, Ga.