AC/Heater housing sticky stuff - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ratman90 · 12-04-2018, 05:31 PM

Working on a previous truck, it had this gritty rubbery stuff insulating the housing where the two came together. I removed it while working on it and then misplaced it.

Any ideas what this stuff is so I can get some more?

68Gold/white · 12-04-2018, 05:34 PM

Parts stores sell it. Getting the sales person to look for it in a book may be a challenge, depending on where you buy parts.....

BossHogg69 · 12-04-2018, 05:52 PM

O'Reilly sells it in a 30' roll. Murray #59010 - I used it on my '65 Bel Air this summer when I rebuilt the a/c system. If you go in there and ask anyone born after 1980 about it, they probably won't know what you're talking about!

notsolo · 12-04-2018, 06:23 PM

Butyl tape, is what it's called, comes in flat 3" wide 1/4" thick, all the way down to rope strips, 1/8" around... stretches, squishes flat to seal when clamped between 2 surfaces... gummy all the way thru..Most of the time its gray, but can be found in black.

projectking · 12-04-2018, 06:26 PM

Strip caulk from 3m

ratman90 · 12-04-2018, 07:26 PM

I think Boss Hogg has it up on top.
Looking online with the words insulation tape

I found a couple of websites of 72 Gran Torino Sport 17 year Barn nap find and a hot rod installing old Air Products hurricane heat and AC hot rod Network. Had pictures of it.

So it's looking like that's what I need. I really do appreciate it guys!

Jrainman · 12-04-2018, 07:39 PM

Yes its called Butyl tape it comes in a varity of forms,but the tape type is what you want , if you have a hard time finding it you can always find it at your local HVAC supply house or roofing supply that carries flashing and or metal roofing.

projectking · 12-04-2018, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

O'Reilly sells it in a 30' roll. Murray #59010 - I used it on my '65 Bel Air this summer when I rebuilt the a/c system. If you go in there and ask anyone born after 1980 about it, they probably won't know what you're talking about!

I was born in ‘81....

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ratman90 · 12-04-2018, 08:26 PM

Attached is what this stuff looks like. It's certainly not grey butyl to hold in an RV window that's for sure. Is the grittiness that's in it from Cork?

notsolo · 12-05-2018, 04:58 PM

...on Ebay.... $8.99...Camaro air conditioning insulation wrap, evaporator core upper tube.

JerryIndy2112 · 12-05-2018, 08:40 PM

I work in HVAC. We use same stuff. It is also called cork tape. What I use comes on a roll about 2" wide. It is just a sealer that does not come loose if it gets wet.

ratman90 · 12-05-2018, 10:39 PM

Awesome thank you guys I was wondering if it was that cork stuff?

**tdangle** · 12-05-2018, 10:58 PM

You can get it from NAPA

12-04-2018, 05:31 PM	#1
ratman90 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 64	AC/Heater housing sticky stuff Working on a previous truck, it had this gritty rubbery stuff insulating the housing where the two came together. I removed it while working on it and then misplaced it. Any ideas what this stuff is so I can get some more? __________________ 1972 C10 LWB 2WD 307 4 speed Rescued from Field July 2017

12-04-2018, 05:34 PM	#2
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,279	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff Parts stores sell it. Getting the sales person to look for it in a book may be a challenge, depending on where you buy parts.....

12-04-2018, 05:52 PM	#3
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff O'Reilly sells it in a 30' roll. Murray #59010 - I used it on my '65 Bel Air this summer when I rebuilt the a/c system. If you go in there and ask anyone born after 1980 about it, they probably won't know what you're talking about! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!! Last edited by BossHogg69; 12-04-2018 at 06:01 PM.

12-04-2018, 06:23 PM	#4
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,451	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff Butyl tape, is what it's called, comes in flat 3" wide 1/4" thick, all the way down to rope strips, 1/8" around... stretches, squishes flat to seal when clamped between 2 surfaces... gummy all the way thru..Most of the time its gray, but can be found in black. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

12-04-2018, 07:26 PM	#6
ratman90 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff I think Boss Hogg has it up on top. Looking online with the words insulation tape I found a couple of websites of 72 Gran Torino Sport 17 year Barn nap find and a hot rod installing old Air Products hurricane heat and AC hot rod Network. Had pictures of it. So it's looking like that's what I need. I really do appreciate it guys! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB 2WD 307 4 speed Rescued from Field July 2017

12-04-2018, 06:26 PM	#5
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff Strip caulk from 3m __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

12-04-2018, 07:39 PM	#7
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 682	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff Yes its called Butyl tape it comes in a varity of forms,but the tape type is what you want , if you have a hard time finding it you can always find it at your local HVAC supply house or roofing supply that carries flashing and or metal roofing.

12-04-2018, 08:26 PM	#9
ratman90 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff Attached is what this stuff looks like. It's certainly not grey butyl to hold in an RV window that's for sure. Is the grittiness that's in it from Cork? Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 LWB 2WD 307 4 speed Rescued from Field July 2017

12-05-2018, 04:58 PM	#10
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,451	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff ...on Ebay.... $8.99...Camaro air conditioning insulation wrap, evaporator core upper tube. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

12-05-2018, 08:40 PM	#11
JerryIndy2112 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 130	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff I work in HVAC. We use same stuff. It is also called cork tape. What I use comes on a roll about 2" wide. It is just a sealer that does not come loose if it gets wet.

12-05-2018, 10:39 PM	#12
ratman90 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff Awesome thank you guys I was wondering if it was that cork stuff? __________________ 1972 C10 LWB 2WD 307 4 speed Rescued from Field July 2017

12-05-2018, 10:58 PM	#13
tdangle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,209	Re: AC/Heater housing sticky stuff You can get it from NAPA __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC



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