High temp duct tape?

65and68Stang

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Hi guys,

Wasn't sure if this was technically "tech" or not, so I decided to post here.

Seems I have finally got my engine temps under control. Moved from electric fan to flex-fan with a shroud. The one issue I have is the shroud is not an exact fit (Griffin aluminum radiator) and there is a gap along the top and bottom where the shroud stands away 1/4" or so from the radiator, thus allowing air to be easily pulled in there as opposed to through the fins.

I put some duct tape over the gap today and it made a huge difference in the air being pulled through the radiator. Problem is that is got all shriveled and pulled away in spots after a 30 minute drive. I was wondering if there was a "high-temp" duct tape or some other product that would be good for application that someone could recommend?

Thanks!

Kelton

 

pabear89

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Regular Duct tape,
Use heater tape, Its a thin alum foil tape.
plumbing supply or Hardware store.

If you can mold metal, the fold a thin strip of tin/alum,
over and 1/4 in length of flat bar stock.
This will give you a U shape.
Then cut to length and trim the fold over down to size, till it clips in place and use a couple of small screws to hold it on.

Just the voice's.

PB

 

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Dito, heater tape will hold up to the temp, I had to do the same thing on my car.

 

hungrymonkey

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off topic but, 3m makes clear duct tape.
So now duct tape body work will not have the white trash flavor that it used to.

 

65fastback2+2

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couldnt you just use the metal tape like they use for flashing on roofs??? itd give it a nice "chrome under hood" lookd too hehe

 

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Foil Tape. Find your favorite A/C repairman, and wangle a deal to get a few feet worth from him, he should have a roll in his van. Hell, a whole roll of that stuff is less than $10, look for an air conditioning supply house near your place. You'll find some pretty creative uses for this tape. Be warned. It is sticky!!!

 

MustangPaul

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hungrymonkey said:

off topic but, 3m makes clear duct tape.
So now duct tape body work will not have the white trash flavor that it used to.

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So it won't show up on your one red door that is on a green car with white fenders?

 

hungrymonkey

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MustangPaul said:

So it won't show up on your one red door that is on a green car with white fenders?

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nope.

In fact you could duct tape an entire body panel onto the car, and it would still be a 20 footer.

 

MustangPaul

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hungrymonkey said:

nope.

In fact you could duct tape an entire body panel onto the car, and it would still be a 20 footer.

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That's is cool! I may have to get a roll or two. Never have too much duct tape.

 

65and68Stang

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Found it!

Thanks guys...found the hetaer tape at Lowe's...worked like a champ! (and yes, it IS sticky!)

C'ya!

Kelton