grumpin Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I used "glue". Blackjack more specifically. That's to keep the water from going behind the seal, right down the firewall/cowl and onto the engine and/or the air cleaner. Yeah I had to seal mine too. I got a seal from LMC I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMUBullnose Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 I used "glue". Blackjack more specifically. That's to keep the water from going behind the seal, right down the firewall/cowl and onto the engine and/or the air cleaner. Thanks Gary - I was about to go back and look up which sealant it was! Now one of many weekend projects...and of course it's supposed to pour today...bah humbug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I used "glue". Blackjack more specifically. That's to keep the water from going behind the seal, right down the firewall/cowl and onto the engine and/or the air cleaner. Thanks Gary - I was about to go back and look up which sealant it was! Now one of many weekend projects...and of course it's supposed to pour today...bah humbug! I didn't want to slather mine in tar (Blackjack) although I do understand they also sell a butyl caulk. Being in the building trades I always seem to have a half tube of urethane or polysulfide caulk around. If it's good enough to seal through hull fittings, I figure it's never coming off the cowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMUBullnose Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 If it's good enough to seal through hull fittings, I figure it's never coming off the cowl. That is amazing! I swear I had my replacement mounted high enough - basically followed the original mounting pattern but the top is definitely not sealing against the hood lip. Any tips on removing the stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 If it's good enough to seal through hull fittings, I figure it's never coming off the cowl. That is amazing! I swear I had my replacement mounted high enough - basically followed the original mounting pattern but the top is definitely not sealing against the hood lip. Any tips on removing the stuff? I did not know there was sealer to be used? Mine went on dry and I don't think it leaks but I don't go under the hood when it is raining to check. BTW it will stay dry as I don't plan to have the truck out in the rain much to worry. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 If it's good enough to seal through hull fittings, I figure it's never coming off the cowl. That is amazing! I swear I had my replacement mounted high enough - basically followed the original mounting pattern but the top is definitely not sealing against the hood lip. Any tips on removing the stuff? Which "stuff"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMUBullnose Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Which "stuff"? The blackjack adhesive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Which "stuff"? The blackjack adhesive It's tar. You can use paint thinner, diesel or kerosene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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