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Having now completed most to the rewire on my Roadster thankfully its time to move onto something else - fitting my new Windscreen. After bonding in the original screen with Sikaflex as per the Marlin Build Instructions I ended up removing it in 3 Million pieces (yes I had to smash it out, I tried all sorts to cut it out but after 3 solid days and plenty of hand injuries I gave up and resorted to violence) So after that episode I just had to come up with something different this time. Over several months searching the Web I couldn't find any preformed suitable seal and as for trying to get samples or purchase small quantities - forget it.
So what I came up with was to use 6mm Medium Density Sponge Cord that was readily available at a local supplier, I started by sticking 3 mm self adhesive medium density sponge in several positions in the bottom of the screen groove. I then placed the screen in position in the frame and held it in position with a ratchet rope, working alone it was a bit difficult but I got there eventually. Then using a few plastic wedges to centralise the screen in the frame I then forced the sponge cord into the gaps on both sides of the screen using a plastic wedge to force the sponge in. Because the sponge went well in I repeated to exercise with a second round of sponge. Removing the ratchet rope found the screen to be nice a secure in the frame. I used "P" Section sponge in the base of the screen frame clamp.
Whether this would be a water tight seal or not I don't know? However my intention has always been to use a single bead of black frame sealant for the watertight seal so that if I have to remove the screen again it will mean just cutting through a single bead of sealer.
Been installing the wiper motor and wheel boxes today so I now hope that the rebuild will pick up a bit of pace, but my Cabrio tank needs to come out to sort out the non functioning fuel gauge sender, I mitigate against having no fuel gauge at the moment by running around with a full 10Ltr fuel can in readiness, but I'm not to happy about it so that so that job is really calling.
Regards to All
Mick
Clamp Rail and Wipers Installed.jpgComing together at last.jpg
Having now completed most to the rewire on my Roadster thankfully its time to move onto something else - fitting my new Windscreen. After bonding in the original screen with Sikaflex as per the Marlin Build Instructions I ended up removing it in 3 Million pieces (yes I had to smash it out, I tried all sorts to cut it out but after 3 solid days and plenty of hand injuries I gave up and resorted to violence) So after that episode I just had to come up with something different this time. Over several months searching the Web I couldn't find any preformed suitable seal and as for trying to get samples or purchase small quantities - forget it.
So what I came up with was to use 6mm Medium Density Sponge Cord that was readily available at a local supplier, I started by sticking 3 mm self adhesive medium density sponge in several positions in the bottom of the screen groove. I then placed the screen in position in the frame and held it in position with a ratchet rope, working alone it was a bit difficult but I got there eventually. Then using a few plastic wedges to centralise the screen in the frame I then forced the sponge cord into the gaps on both sides of the screen using a plastic wedge to force the sponge in. Because the sponge went well in I repeated to exercise with a second round of sponge. Removing the ratchet rope found the screen to be nice a secure in the frame. I used "P" Section sponge in the base of the screen frame clamp.
Whether this would be a water tight seal or not I don't know? However my intention has always been to use a single bead of black frame sealant for the watertight seal so that if I have to remove the screen again it will mean just cutting through a single bead of sealer.
Been installing the wiper motor and wheel boxes today so I now hope that the rebuild will pick up a bit of pace, but my Cabrio tank needs to come out to sort out the non functioning fuel gauge sender, I mitigate against having no fuel gauge at the moment by running around with a full 10Ltr fuel can in readiness, but I'm not to happy about it so that so that job is really calling.
Regards to All
Mick
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