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Re: Heater box spacer

To: "Noel, William M" <noel@BATTELLE.ORG>
Subject: Re: Heater box spacer
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 18:38:20 -0400
Cc: "'spridgets@Autox.Team.Net'" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Noel, William M wrote:
> 
> Next week I am replacing the heater box on my '72 Midget.  I have had the
> box off for a number of months, as well as the engine.  When I removed the
> heater box there is a, looks and feels like sponge rubber, spacer about 1/2"
> thick and about 1 1/2" wide that separates the heater box from the air
> raceway that feeds into the foot wells.  When I removed the spacer I though
> it would be an easy task to find a replacement material that I could cut and
> make the spacer.  As I discovered, there doesn't seem to be much that is
> suitable.  I can order the spacer for about $8.00 from Moss or VB but I
> still feel that I can do better locally.
> 
>  I have looked at window insulation but haven't found any wide enough or
> thick enough.  Anyone have suggestions?
> Bill Noel
> noel@battelle.org
> phone (614)424-4917
> fax (614)424-3152

Stick on foam weather stripping from any home center 3/8 thick X 1" wide
should do, a $2 roll will do a dozen heater boxes.

good luck
-- 
Frank Clarici                         Toms River, NJ
Too many LBCs
3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
1 Jaguar XJ6 family car,  1 Racer Midget project , &  2 Parts Spridgets
Check out my home page at           http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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