Topic: 70 B2 spindle detail

[Crgjohnson]

On my 70 B2 Dearborn car upon disassembly I see what looks to be a white 1/2" stripe paint daub over the FOMOCO logo just above the part number on the front spindle. I'm reading that a yellow stripe is correct for a power steering car. Since mine is a power steering car why would this stripe be white on mine?

[PerkinsRestoration]

The White stripe is residue from the Green tape that was typical on the 70 spindle.

[Crgjohnson]

Aw that makes sense. Thank you

[J_Speegle]

[Crgjohnson]

Has anyone sourced this green tape. Can't seem to locate a suitable replacement.

[J_Speegle]

Most hardware and places like Orchard Supply carry a green fabric tape that can be spit down the length ( to produce a section that matches the original width and is long enough to go around the spindle upper shaft)  to make a substitute for the original. Just make sure you cut the new edge rather than just rippling it

[Crgjohnson]

Thanks Jeff.
Most helpful as you always are!

[Motang]

Craig-were you able to source this?

[Crgjohnson]

I think I have enough for one more B2. Let me check. Can'T remember where I sourced it>

Craig

[specialed]

green thread tape

[J_Speegle]

Think I got mine at Orchard Supply