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Has anyone replaced the vent ball felts????

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Old 09-29-2003, 10:12 AM
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I bought a set from Dr Rebuild but they are so thick that the vent ***** barely get into the vent housing or the retainer. I tried a set of felts that I found a a hardware store but those are to thick also. I need to call Dr Rebuild to see if they have any sugestions, but I figured I see what you guys have done also.
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Old 09-29-2003, 12:24 PM
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Default Re: Has anyone replaced the vent ball felts???? (70BBvert)

I also got mine from Dr Rebuild. They are very tight, but I aimed the ***** how I wanted them and figure that the felts will relax over time. The tighter the seals, the more air gets to where you want it.
Old 09-29-2003, 12:31 PM
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Default Re: Has anyone replaced the vent ball felts???? (70BBvert)

Just finished doing this. Didn't want to wait for shipping, so went to Wal Mart and bought a 12" square of felt for $.29 and cut them out. Worked fine, and the felt is only about 1/8" thick.
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Default Re: Has anyone replaced the vent ball felts???? (markdtn)

I also got mine from Dr Rebuild. They are very tight, but I aimed the ***** how I wanted them and figure that the felts will relax over time. The tighter the seals, the more air gets to where you want it.
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It has been a couple of years since I did mine but I seem to remember having to trim it just a little bit to get it to fit properly. They were still very tight at first, but eventually they will get settle in.
Old 09-30-2003, 11:23 AM
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Default Re: Has anyone replaced the vent ball felts???? (Chevyguy)

Those sound like the same ones I bought, usually used for furniture feet. I'll try to take a couple of pics later.
Old 09-30-2003, 11:42 AM
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Default Re: Has anyone replaced the vent ball felts???? (70BBvert)

Same prob here. Too thick! I took the route that Chevyguy did. Just like new now! :cool:

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