Automotive (tractor, really) cushioning/dampening foam???

[dpb]

JD 4440 tractor radiator workover...

Original had high density roughly 3" wide by 1" thick foam on underside of hood across full width of radiator for cushion -- fell apart (it's only 30-yr old) and the green paint replacement part is now only a low density 1x1 square piece o' junk won't last a year...

Anybody know of place to get such material as the original easily/quickly? Haying and need the tractor back in service -- will stick something in there for temporary but I'm not wasting $40 on the JD part...didn't find anything suitable at local NAPA or other normal parts suppliers.

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[Pete C.]

Three possibilities:

1. Industrial plastics suppliers typically carry foams in a variety of densities.

1. Companies that do custom shipping cases typically carry foams in a variety of densities.

2. Sewing / crafts stores typically carry upholstery foam in a more limited variety of densities.

[Ed Pawlowski]

"Pete C." wrote

3A. Upholstery shop.

[Nonnymus]

I'd look into the black, round, insulation sold to insulate pipe. You might have difficulty finding the right diameter, but by going a tad larger and trimming might work.

Nonny

[Sonny]

Check with your local upholsterer. He/she likely has some scrap foam to give you. I throw away scraps all the time.

Ask if he/she might have some scraps of Combustion Modified Fire Retardent foam (required in California, code 117), but often used elsewhere.

Sonny

[DanG]

Find a place that sells Armaflex in sheets. You may be able to be happy with the pipe shaped pieces.

[Frank]

Don't just use anything. It will have to hold up to radiator temperature which eliminates things like polyethylene. Find something rated for temperature and solvents that might be encountered like gasoline.

[Tegger]

dpb wrote in news:i3jpv9$fmn$ [e-mail]:

Can you just roll up an old towel and lay it in place of the foam?

[dpb]

Frank wrote: ...

Well, DOH! Wonder if Idda thunk of that of all things...

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