[C320-list] Sound Proofing

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Randy,

I haven't purchased the handles yet--what did you use? Also, I was under the impression that tape was not needed--



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From: "Charles Greenwell" <CGreenwell at sparusa.com> 

> I installed the SPM from Sailor Solutions. It worked great! It took me about 2 
> hours. I ordered the SPM18 and had a couple of tiles left over after doing the 
> covers. I plan on revisiting the project later to use these tiles on some of 
> the uncovered areas in the engine compartment. 
> 
> I also installed a couple of handles. The sound proofing material adds a lot of 
> weight. 
> 
> Make sure you purchase some metal tape to tape the seams. I got 2 rolls at WM 
> and used them both. Also a razor blade knife to trim the tiles. 
> 
> After you install the covers, start the engine and let it run a few minutes. 
> The flywheel pulley will rub on the tiles and make a nice pattern for you to 
> trim out so, remove the front cover and check it out. After you trim out that 
> area a little, you will expose the foam. I put some metal tape over the exposed 
> foam insulation. 
> 
> Good luck! 
> 
> Randy 
> Le Bijou 
> Hull 719 
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