How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Jordan Baker]

I’ve ordered a Speedi Sleeve for the output shaft. It had some minor groving that probably wouldn’t cause any issues for a while. But with everything being out and easily accessible I decided to put one on. Hopeful it shows up tomorrow and I can get that reinstalled.


On another task I Finally got the junction strips finished. The three on the left were what remained of the originals from the truck. The bright orange one is the modern reproduction. No one makes the proper wartime Canadian style. So I did what was next best alternative. Took them apart and sprayed them in flat black paint. Now they look the part.

[Jordan Baker]

I also fixed an outer headlamp ring. Now I’ve got both that I needed. The upper clip had broken and also separated from the ring. The original on this sample was made from brass and that’s what I made a new one from. It was then soldiered in place.

[Jordan Baker]

Finished off the engine cover inspection plates. The originals had asbestos lining in them to help with heat/noise reduction in the cab. I used meta aramid felt in its place. It is rated to 700 deg Fahrenheit. Plus it looks like the old asbestos sheeting. It was very easy to cut with a good pair of scissors

[Grant Bowker]

? Meta-Aramid=Nomex?
Do you have recommended sources who had suitable thickness available for sales/shipping to/within Canada? McMaster sells an Aramid/Fiberglass blend fabric at about $15US/square foot (in .110" thickness 600 degree rating) but refuses to ship to Canada or sell to those who they think will export to Canada (though a local fastener supplier seems to have an account with McMaster, maybe they can order for me).

[Stewart Loy]

Grant,

I was interested in meta aramid (nomex) felt for another project and found it at thefeltstore.com.

They have a Canadian distribution network, and offer 5 square feet of 1/8th inch material for $14.54. That seemed about right.


Stewart

[Jordan Baker]

As Stewart mentions. The Felt Store Canada sells it. That’s where I bought it from.

[Grant Bowker]

Thank you, both of you.
A quick look shows thefeltstore.com as cheaper, higher temperature rated and willing to ship to/from Canada. Sounds like a good deal all round. I wonder if it is also rodent repellant/resistant? Now to measure, make patterns, buy and install.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Finished off the engine cover inspection plates. The originals had asbestos lining in them to help with heat/noise reduction in the cab. I used meta aramid felt in its place. It is rated to 700 deg Fahrenheit. Plus it looks like the old asbestos sheeting. It was very easy to cut with a good pair of scissors

Not sure if both were insulated. I've seen both types and assumed it was insulted for the manifold side and not for the other. But it could be an early/late thing too.

[Jordan Baker]

Both had asbestos pads on them when I got them and they are left and right sided too.

[Jordan Baker]

The new output shaft sleeve arrived today. Fit like a glove. This will now seal very nicely in the new seal.

[Jordan Baker]

Today I installed the heat pads inside the nose. I’m very happy with how this felt turned out as I feel it looks similar to the original asbestos. I was hoping to reuse the original wire staples but they are started to break with the slightest of bending. So out came the roll of stainless safety wire I’ve got. The added bonus is no rust from them down the road.