[DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets

[Richard Greenblum]

I’m trying a new technique with them cold. If it doesn’t work I’ll boil them and try again, then contact Ken. 

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> On Nov 12, 2022, at 13:18, Gray Gregory <rgg at gregorycook.com> wrote:
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> Did they give any reason as to why they are so hard? It seems ordinary rubber gromets would be just fine? The only idea I can think of is maybe let them steep in simmering hot water for an hour or two? Maybe that might make them more pliable?
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> Good luck,
> 
> Gray
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> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of Richard Greenblum
> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:17 PM
> To: Gray Gregory <rgg at gregorycook.com>
> Cc: Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com>; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets
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> Thanks Gray. I did that. I now have grommets from both PPCs and they are identical. Adam didn’t respond to my cry for help, Larry said I did what I should be doing. I’m going to keep trying and see what happens—like I have a choice….
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>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 12:02, Gray Gregory <rgg at gregorycook.com> wrote:
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>> Hmmm that seems odd. I was going to reply; if your old gromets are to hard to get back in then maybe you should order new ones.... I would contact the vendor and ask if they are supposed to be hard? And if so, how do they suggest you get them in.
>> 
>> Good luck,
>> 
>> Gray
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of 
>> Richard Greenblum
>> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:24 AM
>> To: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
>> Cc: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets
>> 
>> I haven’t measured anything because the new grommets and the old are identical in size and shape. The only difference is the old we’re soft, the new hard. 
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>>>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 10:10, Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Richard,
>>> 
>>> Have you measured the inside diameter of the hole in the metal 
>>> support bracket vs the outside diameter of the groove in the middle 
>>> of the grommets? If the hole is smaller than the groove it will never work.
>>> If the hole is larger than the groove, then you aren’t trying hard 
>>> enough. :)
>>> 
>>> Mike
>>> 
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>>>>> On Nov 12, 2022, at 08:04, Richard Greenblum <richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone have any tips on installing the lower radiator grommets?  I’ve tried everything I know.  Boiled into oblivion, silicon on the grommet and the bracket, screw drivers, pliers, even a ¼ inch to ⅜ inch socket converter with extensions to push it in with the help of a rubber mallet.  I’m not getting close because the rubber is so hard, even after 20 minutes in boiling water.  
>>>> 
>>>> Richard
>>>> Austin, TX
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