52 PU Vent suggestions
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tractorman
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52 PU Vent suggestions
I have read of gaskets not sealing, leaking on radio & floor and I am wondering if I should consider filling in a perfectically good operational vent to prevent this. I would really hate to get it all finished out inside and still not be able to keep it dry.
Bill
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After reading the thread on the different style of lids, I'm wondering how many of the leakers are the sandwich style. I have the "US" version and it hardly leaks, even when washing with a pretty forceful stream from the hose. I have new rubber. No complaints, and it does work great to cool down the cab.
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tractorman
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Don't guess I know what a sandwitch type is?
Mine uses a flat screen screwed to the body hole and a lid that pivots down to meet the gasket to seal it. Prob. be best to use it as original with a new gasket and if it really gives problems, silicone it shut. Least it will look original.
Bill
Mine uses a flat screen screwed to the body hole and a lid that pivots down to meet the gasket to seal it. Prob. be best to use it as original with a new gasket and if it really gives problems, silicone it shut. Least it will look original.
Bill
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Bill, Ross is referring to this thread I posted with observations regarding two different styles of cowl vent lid. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...vent-lids.html If the new seal is installed correctly and will allow the lid to set down tight, you should be able to seal out 90+% of any exterior elements. Just know that anytime you have a giant hole allowing the outside to come in, you run the risk of damage from those undesirable elements. If you plan to have fancy carpeting or high dollar electronics inside, you may want to take that into consideration. There is a reason car manufacturers went away from that design over 50 years ago.
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