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Old Sep 4, 2021 | 02:47 PM
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Insulation Under the Cowl

Good day,

New to the forum, and just getting started on some projects on a new-to-me 1985 F-150 351w

When I took the Cowl off to fix the wiper motor, the insulation was completely destroyed/worn out. I already bought the "cowl to hood" seal, but I'm talking about the stuff that is glued to the underside of the cowl - or was.

In the picture the red line is where I'm talking about. Can I use something like high density foam tape?
Amazon.com: High Density Foam Tape Waterproof Sealing Strip CR Strips Neoprene Single-Sided Adhesive EVA Seal 1/2in X 1/2in X 13Ft : Industrial & Scientific Amazon.com: High Density Foam Tape Waterproof Sealing Strip CR Strips Neoprene Single-Sided Adhesive EVA Seal 1/2in X 1/2in X 13Ft : Industrial & Scientific

Or is there an actual kit for this?

Picture of my daughter and me is just because I'm stinkin' proud of her.



Daughter and I working on "Beatrice" That's the trucks official name!
 
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Old Sep 4, 2021 | 03:31 PM
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I used some 1" square foam that you would use to seal a window air conditioner. Probably bought it at Lowes. The stuff I used was not very dense. In some places the seal has to be compressed pretty good.
 
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Originally Posted by diggerrigger
I used some 1" square foam that you would use to seal a window air conditioner. Probably bought it at Lowes. The stuff I used was not very dense. In some places the seal has to be compressed pretty good.
Think I used the same thing.

While you are at the hardware store picking up this foam pick up a garage door bottom seal for the cowl to hood seal.
Do a search for this as it is a good fix.
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Thank you. I bought the cowl to hood seal already, so probably just stick with that, but the 1” square is helpful. I’ll head to Lowe’s.
 
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