Cowl trim Merc 7.5hp

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  • April 3, 2024 at 2:48 pm #286483
    crosbyman
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      Canada Member - 2 Years

      As replacement to more expensive  Merc trims ………..I ordered   some   Amazon car door trim as a test.  Previous trim  I got  was a bit slim  (narrow) so I got this one  .

      turns out it fits nicely and grips the trim very well.  No need for   GOOP glue  but  it would not hurt I guess.  The cowls  rides nicely

      see pictures.  some molded  rround  reenforcements on theedge   will require a small snip in the trim to fit (not a real problem)

       

      the new trim extends beyond the cowl edge my maybe  3/32 inch  and  is not apparent really… being black

      I’ll fininsh up the job  in a few days and repost  some pics.

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      April 3, 2024 at 4:20 pm #286487
      labrador-guy
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        crosbyman that will work!   It is the same stuff that is on a helmet.  It goes around the lower edge of the fiberglass shell.  It makes a good seal and rattle prevent er.

        dale

        April 6, 2024 at 12:29 pm #286537
        crosbyman
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          Canada Member - 2 Years

          UPDATE:

          well … not a 100% job but it won’t  rattle!

          The rear of the cowl was to tight the trim would not allow closure but…85% of the side  was trimmed with the edging and  the cowl fits rock solid.

          I would have like 100% fit but 85% will do compared to nothing for my occasionnal trips.   at least some fresh air will enter under the cowling 🙂

          note: edging looks wide  but  the cowl’s edge comes way down to cover it …nobody would notice it sticking out

           

           

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