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great frustration in attempting to install new rubber and glass in our bennett 1066 pump... weve failed miserably grrrrrrrrrrrr

the problem is highly compounded on this pump because of the... curved glass!

- does the rubber go in first
- do you put it on the glass and insert both
- what about gluing one of them in
- or the string tecnique

yes, were so desperate, have even contemplated trying to weld them in place if you can imagine

[This message has been edited by cdncon (edited 08-15-2008).]

I'm in Woodstock ON. try turning the rubber inside out first and use liquid soap to make it slide easier by using two screwdrivers,,, if your close to Woodstock call me, 519-533-6202.. They are tough to put in...Wes Hague

I know a lot of guys who skip the rubber and put the glass on with clear silicone.

Dad and I tried to put glass in a Bowser 575, we gave up and took it to the "Glass Doctor". They put in car windows and stuff. They put the rubber on the pump door first, then used plactic scrappers to get the glass in. They also used a spray on lube to help it go in. They had the first glass almost done, except for one corner and the glass broke. They cut a new piece, used a sander to round out the edges some and then used the string meathod to get them in. It was easier for me to pay them instead of getting frustrated myslef.

not that close wes, but thanks muchly for the tips sir

in this case powerlube, without the rubber... wouldnt and couldnt ever possibly work

you and dad had a pretty good idea .. have been thinking about doing that also .. unfortunately, if happen to brake this glass its another story as its... curved huh

was also wondering about possibly putting silicon on the glass to the rubber then using both the soap and string ideas

[This message has been edited by cdncon (edited 08-15-2008).]

Back in the 70s I owned a VW repair shop and we would put windshields in the old bugs. This method works with both flat and curved glass.
You will need: A piece of heavy string, I use the kind that is used for making chalk lines; a small screw driver; some dish washing soap; and a second person to make sure nothing drops to he ground.
Start by putting the rubber around the glass. Put some soap around the lip and on on the rubber edge that goes over the lip.
Set the bottom strip over the lip on the door where the two ends of the rubber come together. You should be working from the inside of the door. Have the other person put his hand on the glass just to hold it in place because you may push against the glass accidentally.
Start pulling one or both of the ends of the string, this will pull the rubber over the lip. Continue around the glass with the other person putting a slight bit of pressure on the glass. In case the string does not pull the rubber in, use the small screwdriver to lip the rubber over.
The soap is what makes the job easy. I don't recommend silicone spray as I felt this may harm a new paint job.
I used to put windshields in in less than 10 minutes.

Jack Sim

Sounds good guys, I owned and operated a service station equipent shop for 30 yrs. working for the oil companies and repaired and restored all makes of pumps. The first thing you need to do with the rubber for that model of pump is make sure you turn the inside of the rubber in so the glass will fit into it, put the rubber in the door from the inside ( with the door panel lying flat on a table painted side down covered with a blanket) and use two screw drivers and inch it along the glass using liquid soap,, its very tricky and takes a lot of patience...the ad glass is the toughest because its so small an area, good luck

Also it really helps if the rubber is warm and soft ( plyable), heat it up with warm water..

Thin 1 1/2" putty knife, less rigid than a screwdriver and won't damage the glass.

I had glass put into a Bennett 966 that is curved the same as your 1066... They put the rubber on first then used a "bone" (sorta looks like a plastic spoon)and lots of foaming window cleaner for lube. They had both sides in in about 20 minutes. Once they had the rubber started they worked around in one direction with the plastic tool to work the rubber over the glass. I would use a heavy plastic spoon instead of a screw driver. Good luck. Some have even learned a new language while installing glass...lol.

Kurt

When frustration sets in, LEAVE IT ALONE. Find something else to do for awhile. Try again when your in a better mood.
db

I had a 69 Ghia and replaced the windsheild seal just as Jack described ......worked great I have used the same method on pumps too.
A plastic "shank" made of plexiglass works well for the parts that need coaxing.

"When frustration sets in, LEAVE IT ALONE. Find something else to do for awhile. Try again when your in a better mood.
db"

With this mentality,3/4 of the population of the United States would seize to exist.
How's your headache dear..

slow down and take your time, i have no patience but i was taught some with my 966. i started with putting the rubber in the bottom and one side, after that i placed the glass in the bottom and one side and then started very slow working the rest in. i also used a butter knife to push the glass in but i would not recommmend that. the plastic bone would have worked better. just take your time it will go in.

I always use the plastic spoon and lots of windex.I put the rubber on the door and work the glass into it.
Joe