1940 c15

[acmva]

does anyone know what can be used in place of the asbestos on the engine covers?

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Bob

You ask a good question with many possible answers, the answer will also vary depending on what year CMP people are working on.

I will also be very interested to hear what people have used both for the asbestos panel areas as well as the sprayed on insulation of the dog house of the Pattern 13s.

The sprayed on insulation I was planning to use Lizard Skin Insulation, which is expensive running $100+ per gallon for coverage of about 25 sq.ft. per gallon if you believe their web site. Has anybody actually used this stuff and does it work?

Here is a search link to many of the previous MLU discussions on the words "engine and insulation" http://www.google.com/search?as_q=en...pe=&as_rights=
There are some ninety posts some of these deal with wire insulation but many are on the issue of what can be used to replace the asbestos panels or the need to have insulation on the engine dog house.

Cheers Phil

[acmva]

Thanks Phil for the info. I will see what is available here. My truck was all disassembled when I bought it so I'm not sure how much clearance there is in the engine compartment.
I think some of our club members are planning to go to Weare this summer. If so, I may get to meet you there & pick your brain a bit.
Bob.

[hrpearce]

Hi Bob,
This worked for me, got it on ebay.

[Stewart Loy]

Gents,

I have used the dynamat suff (it is black resin with a shiney foil outer surface) with much success on the inside of the doghouse on the C15a. It sticks to the meatal substrate well - do test fitting first. It cuts and forms easily, and rolls flat.

It really quiets things down, and keeps the heat from roasting your leg.

It is a bit heavy, so be prepared for extra fun when trying to get all of the clips and clamps inn place when putting the doghouse back in place.


Stewart

[acmva]

thanks guys I'll look some up.
bob