gen radiator update, question on insulation

[Tom Warner]

I redid my generator compartment with Soundown composite foam 1" thick 2#
per square foot insulation with a foil coating and the engine doghouse with
2" thick 2# per square foot composite insulation with a foil coating (
http://www.soundown.com/ ). The generator insulation has been on for over
2 years and it is still as tight as when I installed it. I coated both the
generator surface and the insulation with 3M Super 77 adhesive. When the
two surfaces are put in contact it is impossible to remove without
destroying the insulation it is that good an adhesive.

The 2" insulation was $169 for a 4.5 by 6' sheet which was more then enough
to do the engine doghouse with material left over. It made a dramatic
difference in both noise control and heat.. The 1" insulation was $116 and
comes in a 4' by 8' sheet and there was material left over when doing the
generator compartment. It should be noted that the piece for the generator
door panel was cut using the old piece that BB had installed for a pattern
and the cutouts for the pullies gave the correct clearance for them.

Tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY

At 09:54 AM 8/26/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>Woody, your exactly right I could have used more. I think I got 2.5
>sheets from Stephen. One note..If you have not completed the project
>yet I noticed the clearance on the front (body panel)and the water pump
>pully was REALLY CLOSE. Mine is cutting into the material. Not a biggy
>for me cause the genny not working exactly right. Also the idea of
>screws and fender washers is a good one for the top of the compartment.
>The material is so heavy (it has to be) I think with all the vibrations
>from genny running, and driving down the road, the best idea is to
>secure that section. The rest has held up great. A 5.00 roll of
>aluminum tape to finish corners etc makes for a clean upgrade.
>
>I am gonna make one last attempt to fix it myself since I now have
>relays, regulators etc "in stock" lol. Just waiting for the heat to
>subside a bit. Should that fail (with my mechanical ability coupled
>with my patience level being stuffed under there) dont bet the ranch
>that I will fix it sooooo maybe a bunch of good/like new parts may be
>for sale. I will have the answer soon!!
>Scott B
>86FC
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "rwoodysurplus"
>wrote:
> > well scott i guess mine will fall to till i get some time to put some
> > screws and washers in..ran outa steam on that project tonite..
> >
> > how many sheets did you get?
> > i got 3 and i needed 4~~~~~~~~~
> >
> > woody fc35rb 1981 with SLICK DOOR GEN SET
> >
> > ps
> > how much for me to make it a clean removal scott~!
>
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