[DeTomaso] Radiator Grommets

[Doug Braun]

Richard,

I ran into the same thing.  What worked for me was using two 3/16" wide flat blade screwdrivers.  I used one to hold a leading edge in place and the other to work the rubber edge around its perimeter to coax it into place.  I'll agree it's not easy but it can be done.  I also agree with you that the durometer (hardness) of the replacement grommets is much higher than the original ones.

Doug Braun
Soon to be Blue again 73L   

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso On Behalf Of Richard Greenblum
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 8:24 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
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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