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

[Dave Massey]

I had to resort to Dum Dum to stop a leak at that point on my TR6.  In theory,
if the rubber is nice and compressible and if you can get enough compression
you shouldn't need sealer but in the real world...


Dave Massey






-----Original Message-----
From: John & Pat Donnelly <pdonnel1 at san.rr.com>


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.