1X9/8 Grille insert springs

[jstorma]

Hi Guys,

I'm further working on the 169 and just wondering if this is how the grille springs are suppose to attach? I don't see any wear in this area from a previous spring. Is there something missing or broken? The grille insert was held in with bolts and nylon lock nuts.

Also, has anyone painted one of these before? I don't know if it's plastic or some kind of fiber glass material. Have you used a paint meant for plastics or have you used the IH black paint? Maybe some adhesion promoter?

Thanks!

Jim

 

[abthomas]

Hi Guys,

I'm further working on the 169 and just wondering if this is how the grille springs are suppose to attach? I don't see any wear in this area from a previous spring. Is there something missing or broken? The grille insert was held in with bolts and nylon lock nuts. View attachment 154915

Also, has anyone painted one of these before? I don't know if it's plastic or some kind of fiber glass material. Have you used a paint meant for plastics or have you used the IH black paint? Maybe some adhesion promoter?

Thanks!

Jim

looks good to me !

 

[mgwin]

I believe you need to turn it to the 9 O'clock position so the hook catches down in the square depression in the grille.
The grille is some type of plastic composite material.

 

[jstorma]

Thanks!

 

[wh cc guy]

Be carful and don't lose the springs. The last time I looked them up the price was 18.00 each.

 

[Rooney]

Be carful and don't lose the springs. The last time I looked them up the price was 18.00 each.

I think they are the same as truck bug screen retaining springs