New cowl to hood seal problems - help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Green Machine · 07-11-2005, 01:18 AM

Tryed to install a new cowl to hood seal on my '68 today and it seems the the edge hits under the hood on the top side not rear most edge. The new seal is shaped like an " L " and I'm thinking it should be shaped more like an " < ". Don't have an original to compare to. It holds the hood too high when on so I removed it for now. Any ideas ? Thanks for any input.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-11-2005, 05:50 AM

You are right about the shape of the seal, it should not be like an "L". The only suggestion is to get a different brand seal. The last seals that I got from Christians Truck parts worked real well and they are the right shape.

I am sure other vendors have good ones also.

Jim

KEH · 07-11-2005, 04:04 PM

I installed a new cowl seal (bought from Tim) over the weekend and have the same problem. If it doesn't relax to the correct position after a while then I will reinstall the old seal.

Green Machine · 07-11-2005, 08:39 PM

Does anyone have a picture or what it should look like and/or a couple of measurments ? Thanks

Harold Shepard · 07-12-2005, 09:56 PM

If it is hold your hood up you might need to look a little further- weak hood springs/ hinges will really show up with a new seal. Try looking at the hood adjustment first and then go from there.

07-11-2005, 01:18 AM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	New cowl to hood seal problems - help Tryed to install a new cowl to hood seal on my '68 today and it seems the the edge hits under the hood on the top side not rear most edge. The new seal is shaped like an " L " and I'm thinking it should be shaped more like an " < ". Don't have an original to compare to. It holds the hood too high when on so I removed it for now. Any ideas ? Thanks for any input. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

07-11-2005, 04:04 PM	#3
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	I installed a new cowl seal (bought from Tim) over the weekend and have the same problem. If it doesn't relax to the correct position after a while then I will reinstall the old seal. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

07-11-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Does anyone have a picture or what it should look like and/or a couple of measurments ? Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

07-11-2005, 05:50 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	You are right about the shape of the seal, it should not be like an "L". The only suggestion is to get a different brand seal. The last seals that I got from Christians Truck parts worked real well and they are the right shape. I am sure other vendors have good ones also. Jim

07-12-2005, 09:56 PM	#5
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	If it is hold your hood up you might need to look a little further- weak hood springs/ hinges will really show up with a new seal. Try looking at the hood adjustment first and then go from there.



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