[66CountrySquir]

I can’t figure out which way this is supposed to be facing. Please help. Is this correct?

 

[66CountrySquir]

Or is this second picture correct? I flipped it upside down

 

[Kingsly1968]

Should be like 1st pic only it curves up so flip it,

 

[66CountrySquir]

So you’re saying it should be like the second pic..?
Flipping it upside down from the way it is in the first pic so that it curves up is exactly what is going on in the second pic.
let me get a better picture of #2 to see if you think that is correct.

 

[66CountrySquir]

 

[Kingsly1968]

Think you have it, mine looks slightly different as its a 64 mercury marauder parklane but that's very close.

 

[Kingsly1968]

Mine doesn't have the edge stop visible but definitely curves up to meet the hood like yours is now

 

[ralph66]

The first picture (1st post) is correct

 

[66CountrySquir]

Well, it sounds like I have one vote for each so far. Can anyone else help?

 

[ralph66]

If you look at your 3rd pic, you can see the cut out in the (lower) lip that is there to clear the plenum (i.e. it is upside down in that pic). If you take the cowl panel off you will see what I mean

 

[m in sc]

my seal is original and never removed, it is the same as the 1st pic. (albeit not in nearly as good shape as a new one). 1st pic correct. 66 galaxie.

 

[66CountrySquir]

We are now at 3 votes for pic number 1 and one vote for pics 2&3 (same direction)

Thanks! Am I counting my votes correctly?

 

[ShotRod64]

Here's what i could find looking for under hood shots of others. It looks upside down compared to a '64 galaxie.

 

[jdstefan66]

I am voting for the first pic you posted as the correct orientation. My 66 LTD looks as if that seal has never been taken off and is oriented in the way the first pic you posted is.

Also, I took at look at other 66 Ford products and it seems that the orientation of the first pic is correct. Do a search of 1966 Mustang hood to cowl seal pics and you will see that orientation is correct. Figure the seal does the same thing in multiple cars, namely keep the fumes of the engine from getting sucked into the cowl.

Pic 1 is the way to go.

 

[1964Fastback]

I looked at the 1960-1964 parts catalog since I had it available, but the pictures weren't detailed enough to see orientation. The assembly manual might show. I would look on my car but it's been painted a couple of times so no guarantee it's correct.

Pat

 

[ShotRod64]

This is my '64, glass guy didn't get the screw through the one end that i am holding, i just haven't fixed it yet.
My old one was in great shape but not very rubbery anymore so it was easy to tell direction to put it on. Not sure if this helps or not.

 

[Dakar09]

My 65 Galaxie with original seal has it like 1st pic in first post

 

[kiethab]

I can’t figure out which way this is supposed to be facing. Please help. Is this correct?
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My '66 Custom 500 has the original seal, and it looks like the first picture.

 

[ShotRod64]

The one in the second pic doesn't look right at all but how does it deflect any water with it curved down? For those with a 65/66. Does the hood sit right on it so it seals it and that causes the water to have to go to one end or the other?

 

[kiethab]

Water drainage is not at issue. The seal is to keep engine fumes from entering into the cowl vent, so it needs to close against the hood.