window rubbers
window rubbers
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: maryland
window rubbers
my 51 seems to be leaking from the rubber seals from the front and back windows. the rubber is supposedly new on both but at the bottom corners where the water collects they leak from both sides on both windows. what gives? i squeezed (pushed) onb the outside of the rubber (in nthe rain) and water oozed out i can see i constant stream into the cab from these spots. my truck isnt cvompleted yet but i want to stop the leaks now anyway.
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
window rubbers
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I have the same problem with the front window in my F-2. Everytime I get caught in the rain there is a trickle of water in both corners or after I wash my truck I get a bubble machine like Lawrence Welk.
In the repair manual the instructions for installing the window rubbers it tells you to apply rubber cement to the inside track of the seal. This will seal the rubber to the window. After you have installed the window let the cement dry and rub off the excess. I haven't done this yet because I hate screwing around with the windshield unless I have to. I don't know if you could use a silicone sealant to do this, I don't know if it will affect the plastice laminent in the glass, you could ask a glass installer. Also, if you get silicone on the paint it could be a problem in the future if you have to do any paint repair work if you don't get it all off.
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I have the same problem with the front window in my F-2. Everytime I get caught in the rain there is a trickle of water in both corners or after I wash my truck I get a bubble machine like Lawrence Welk.
In the repair manual the instructions for installing the window rubbers it tells you to apply rubber cement to the inside track of the seal. This will seal the rubber to the window. After you have installed the window let the cement dry and rub off the excess. I haven't done this yet because I hate screwing around with the windshield unless I have to. I don't know if you could use a silicone sealant to do this, I don't know if it will affect the plastice laminent in the glass, you could ask a glass installer. Also, if you get silicone on the paint it could be a problem in the future if you have to do any paint repair work if you don't get it all off.[/TD][/TR]
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window rubbers
Forty years ago your only choice to seal the windows would have been rubber cement. Nowadays you can use synthetic adhesive. I bought a tube from a windshield guy. Might be hard to find otherwise. This stuff is very strong, very pliable and very messy and hard to work with. I elected not to use it on my front and rear windows, but did use it to seal the side windows into the rollup bracket. If I was going to use it in the front or rears, I would have a pro do it - it's one of those one-shot, one-try deals, get it right the first time, or else.....
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From: Ventura County, CA
window rubbers
If the window rubbers were installed correctly, you MAY have leakage due to a rust-thru hole. If that's the case, it can easily be welded shut and the rubbers re-attached. While the rubber is off, check both lower sides. The other side may have signs of rusting due to water build-up. May as well knock out both sides while you're at it to avoid mega hassles later!
Daryl
Daryl
