firewall question
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firewall question
installing a new firewall, i see the 3 tabs that held the old firewall in, how do i attach the new firewall? do i use existing tabs? i see the cap pops off, would i bend up the prongs the cap attaches to install firewall and bend back down pop cap back on? also should there a gasket between the cab side steering column plate and the firewall?
thanks dave
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installing a new firewall, 
i see the 3 tabs that held the old firewall in, how do i attach the new firewall? do i use existing tabs? i see the cap pops off, would i bend up the prongs the cap attaches to install firewall and bend back down pop cap back on? also should there a gasket between the cab side steering column plate and the firewall?
thanks dave
i see the 3 tabs that held the old firewall in, how do i attach the new firewall? do i use existing tabs? i see the cap pops off, would i bend up the prongs the cap attaches to install firewall and bend back down pop cap back on? also should there a gasket between the cab side steering column plate and the firewall?thanks dave
See 01610 in parts catalog pic.
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my bad, i meant the firewall insulator, i see there are some pins you can by from NPD, do i just snip off the old pins? i only see 3 pins on my trucks firewall, is that the correct amount? and still wondering if there is to be a gasket between the inner steering column plate and the firewall(metal body)
thanks dave
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my bad, i meant the firewall insulator, i see there are some pins you can by from NPD, do i just snip off the old pins? i only see 3 pins on my trucks firewall, is that the correct amount? and still wondering if there is to be a gasket between the inner steering column plate and the firewall(metal body)
thanks dave
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Yes there is a rubber seal on the column plate. NPD, or DC should have all these parts.
Last edited by spdcat72; May 5, 2016 at 08:40 PM. Reason: Duplicate
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That rubber is one piece. It goes in from the inside and protrudes through the firewall. I opted for the late 70's plate and seal with my 4 speed column. It eliminates the firewall bracket on the outside.
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