so any ideas
going to try wintergreen oil and alcohol rub
mixed at 1-3
wintergreen oil is $20 100 mil
any other ideas
softening rubber
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, Jun 27 2024 10:40 AM
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Posted 27 June 2024 - 10:40 AM
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Posted 27 June 2024 - 12:31 PM
Rare Spares Rubber Magic.
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Posted 27 June 2024 - 08:07 PM
tried that good for lightly harden rubber but
for rubber that has gone pretty hard dosen't work
i am trying to soften the gasket from the fan cover to the firewall
which are not available
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Posted 27 June 2024 - 08:54 PM
tried that good for lightly harden rubber but
for rubber that has gone pretty hard dosen't work
i am trying to soften the gasket from the fan cover to the firewall
which are not available
I’ve used Rares rubber magic on the same thing. Mine isn’t hard, just poorly installed in the factory and pinched funny. (Well, it’s 50yrs old so not soft n squishy either). I’ve been soaking it in a large ziplock bag. Over about 3 months, spraying it a bit more each time I remember, it has softened up and the shape has returned a bit…maybe a 10-20% improvement. I don’t think another 3 months will yield another 10% though.
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Posted 28 June 2024 - 10:05 AM
i found the winter green and alcohol rub idea on you tube
so after i try it i will post the results
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Posted 28 June 2024 - 10:19 AM
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Posted 28 June 2024 - 10:25 AM
Hi guys. I understand the authenticity bit but I would be questioning the "fit for purpose" if it is already hard and potentially brittle. Is it something that can be fabricated from new rubber? Good luck with your endeavours. Cheers Ron
PS just googled it (if I'm looking at the right thing) and "the muscle car car parts" site has a rebuild kit for JC-LJ heater box gasket kit.
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Posted 28 June 2024 - 08:02 PM
Hi guys. I understand the authenticity bit but I would be questioning the "fit for purpose" if it is already hard and potentially brittle. Is it something that can be fabricated from new rubber? Good luck with your endeavours. Cheers Ron
PS just googled it (if I'm looking at the right thing) and "the muscle car car parts" site has a rebuild kit for JC-LJ heater box gasket kit.
All the gaskets bar the one that Albert needs.
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