Small leak in cab
Fleet Owner
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From: Central PA
Small leak in cab
I have a small leak in the seam in the back of my cab where the back panel meets the roof panel above the rear window. The drip follows the ledge on the inside where the 2 panels meet and drips off at the end of that L-shaped edge. The shop manual says a body sealer of medium heavy viscosity with an asphalt base was available for the Ford repairman to use at any joint where there is rubbing between two metal surfaces.
Questions: Is this the best way to stop the leak? Will this cause a rust problem at the seam? What can I buy today to do the job?
Questions: Is this the best way to stop the leak? Will this cause a rust problem at the seam? What can I buy today to do the job?
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: New Egypt, New Jersey
Small leak in cab
Abe, The product used today is called "body seam sealer", and can be found in most local auto parts stores. It comes in a tube made for caulking guns, and it is paintable once it dries. If you sand off any rust, wipe the area clean before applying, and paint over it once it dries, you shouldn't experience any more leaks or rust problems. 
Kenny
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