Reply To: windscreen rubber

Hi Ken

I’m attaching pics which may help. The first three show the seal currently on my Traction. This is the original seal from 1950 and is about to be replaced.  The last pic shows the cross section of the new one I have, courtesy of Renel. Apologies for the poor quality pics!  Looking at the seal it appears that the inner visible part of the seal is wider than the outer so that when looking at the new seal in cross section this would mean that the blade section should be curving towards the frame surround. This appears logical as it means that as you tighten the clamp the rubber is compressed against the frame giving a good seal. My current seal is 70 years old and while it is still flexible it has bent the other way – and it leaks like a seive!