I'd have to diasagree with the idea that the rubber piece by itself is
the same as the rubber piece and the cotton. the feel would be totally
different.
George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
Key Men: Keys for Classics - http://www.key-men.com
Arakelian, Peter wrote:
><<The diameter of the door cap filler strip currently sold by Moss is
>much too large. I've notified my sales rep, and he confirmed that what
>they are selling is of a much larger diameter than their original sample
>piece. I doubt that they will quit shipping what's in stock though...You
>can use ordinary 5/8" heater hose for a substantial savings>>
>
>I just had to follow up on this because it took me by surprise. Usually
>our sales reps are almost too good about getting information on bad
>parts to me.
>
>First the response from my salesman: I LOOKED AT AN OE PIECE IN MOSS
>LOCKUP. WE DON'T SUPPLY THE COTTON BACKING. MOSS RUBBER PIECE IS THE
>SAME SIZE AS THE OE PIECE
>AND THE COTTON BACKING. MOSS 682-160 USED WITHOUT COTTON IS THE SAME
>SIZE AS OE PIECE USED WITH
>COTTON PIECE. DOESN'T SOUND LIKE HE CONSTRUED THE INFO CORRECTLY.
>I TOLD HIM WE HAVEN'T HAD PROBLEMS AND TO ME IT'S NOT A PROBLEM
>Next stats: We sell approx 300/year. Of the last 1000 sold our return
>rate is 1.9%. Only one of which was for wrong size - not sure if too
>small or large.
>5/8 inch heater hose is too small and too hard.
>That's what I know. You decide for yourselves.
>
>Peter Arakelian
>Purchasing Agent
>Moss Motors, Ltd.
>(805) 679-7214
>(805) 692-2510 Fax
>arakelianp@mossmotors.com
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