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Old June 10th, 2021, 10:33 AM
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Need new Gromets

I bought a set of these to dress up the motor on my 66 Project. As I tried to install the stock rubber gromets in them I realized that they would not work. The holes on these have a rolled edge and take a gromet with a wider gap between the top and bottom. Anyone have an idea where I might get them?

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Old June 10th, 2021, 10:39 AM
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I would think the standard universal rubber grommets found at any auto parts house would work.
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Old June 10th, 2021, 11:11 AM
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You'll need these aftermarket grommets that are designed to accommodate that rolled edge. Unfortunately you won't find anything that looks like OEM grommets.


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Yes, I have seen them in pics of the valve covers, I'm looking for a source............

Originally Posted by joe_padavano
You'll need these aftermarket grommets that are designed to accommodate that rolled edge. Unfortunately you won't find anything that looks like OEM grommets.

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Old June 10th, 2021, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RandyS
Yes, I have seen them in pics of the valve covers, I'm looking for a source............
Type valve cover grommets into Google Images.
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
Type valve cover grommets into Google Images.
Wow, why didn't I think of that.........
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Old June 10th, 2021, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RandyS
Wow, why didn't I think of that.........
Surprisingly, that was not my typical smart-@$$ response.

Seriously, I find I can search much more quickly using Google Images rather than Google. I find I can skim the photos very quickly, and Google Images puts a URL at the bottom of the photo, so you can a) find the design you need, and b) see if the photo is from a vendor or a site like Pintrest.
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Old June 10th, 2021, 11:46 AM
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A few from Google Images:

Amazon Amazon
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/50358/10002/-1
https://www.hotrodpartssupply.com/pr...covers-3-4-i-d
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264077856917
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Repla...ch,116948.html
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Thank You. I was not even aware of Google Images...........

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