Which way does the gasket fold??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Putter · 03-27-2006, 10:49 AM

I finally got around to installing my cowl again, and I added a new gasket that runs along the top (the one that seals against the hood).

I can't remember if it is supposed to fold back towards the windshield when I close the hood, or if it is supposed to fold forward towards the radiator.

The way it was packaged, it is folding forward at the moment, and it is not allowing my hood to sit flush with the cowl (yes the hinges are adjusted correctly...it sits fine without this gasket)

If it's supposed to fold back towards the glass, I can remove it, fold it the direction needed, and place a board or strip of angle iron on it in the sun until it "assumes the position"

Quick, somebody pop your hood and see which way yours is leaning!!

Thanks guys,
Putter

red71cheyenne · 03-27-2006, 11:15 AM

The fold goes toward the engine. Open ends towards the windshield. You'll probably have to adjust the hood after installing. I had to on the 71. Jeff.

*rage'nrat638* · 03-27-2006, 11:34 AM

i had to cut mine down a 1/4" to get the hood to close, i tryed every thing to get it to close..it had different ideas

Putter · 03-27-2006, 11:35 AM

Looks like mine is installed properly, but just trying to bend the wrong direction.
I will pull it off and FORCE it to fold in half. I'll leave it in the sun for a few days with some weight on it....that'll fix'er.

Thanks for looking Jeff.

Hopefully, I can get it to work without using a knife!
The hood closes, just not level with the cowl cover.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-27-2006, 12:08 PM

Anybody got a pic? I still need to install mine on my K20.

red71cheyenne · 03-27-2006, 12:12 PM

I'll snap one when I get home from work today and post it YJ. Jeff.

Putter · 03-27-2006, 05:24 PM

I 'borrowed' these photos from N2TRUX buildup thread in the photos department.
See how the gasket folds back over and coveres the screws?
That is how mine is SUPPOSED to look....but doesn't!

red71cheyenne · 03-27-2006, 05:44 PM

Yep, mine is like that too....

red71cheyenne · 03-27-2006, 05:46 PM

BTW, the gasket is sandwiched between the cowl and firewall as well. Jeff.

03-27-2006, 10:49 AM	#1
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Which way does the gasket fold??? I finally got around to installing my cowl again, and I added a new gasket that runs along the top (the one that seals against the hood). I can't remember if it is supposed to fold back towards the windshield when I close the hood, or if it is supposed to fold forward towards the radiator. The way it was packaged, it is folding forward at the moment, and it is not allowing my hood to sit flush with the cowl (yes the hinges are adjusted correctly...it sits fine without this gasket) If it's supposed to fold back towards the glass, I can remove it, fold it the direction needed, and place a board or strip of angle iron on it in the sun until it "assumes the position" Quick, somebody pop your hood and see which way yours is leaning!! Thanks guys, Putter __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 03-27-2006 at 10:50 AM.

03-27-2006, 11:15 AM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? The fold goes toward the engine. Open ends towards the windshield. You'll probably have to adjust the hood after installing. I had to on the 71. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-27-2006, 11:34 AM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? i had to cut mine down a 1/4" to get the hood to close, i tryed every thing to get it to close..it had different ideas

03-27-2006, 11:35 AM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? Looks like mine is installed properly, but just trying to bend the wrong direction. I will pull it off and FORCE it to fold in half. I'll leave it in the sun for a few days with some weight on it....that'll fix'er. Thanks for looking Jeff. Hopefully, I can get it to work without using a knife! The hood closes, just not level with the cowl cover. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 03-27-2006 at 11:36 AM.

03-27-2006, 12:08 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? Anybody got a pic? I still need to install mine on my K20. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-27-2006, 12:12 PM	#6
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? I'll snap one when I get home from work today and post it YJ. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-27-2006, 05:24 PM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? I 'borrowed' these photos from N2TRUX buildup thread in the photos department. See how the gasket folds back over and coveres the screws? That is how mine is SUPPOSED to look....but doesn't! Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 03-27-2006 at 05:25 PM.

03-27-2006, 05:44 PM	#8
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? Yep, mine is like that too.... __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:38 PM.

03-27-2006, 05:46 PM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Which way does the gasket fold??? BTW, the gasket is sandwiched between the cowl and firewall as well. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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