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Yep. It stopped 90% of the water from coming in... even in a rainstorm. There are small gaps & creases that allow water in, but would be too much of a hassle to try and seal. This was a successful "axe approach" to weatherproofing!

A local gasket company in Salt Lake. I think this one... Pioneer Gasket Manufacturing Company http://www.pioneergasket.com/

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Well, to make my turret leak a little less, here are my steps in applying the recommended maintenance in the above PS Magazine. I chose to use a 1/8" thick 4'x4' square of heavy duty rubber instead of an innertube. The hatch seals up nice and tight, and no water leaks in, after sealing the hatch...

Thanks. Yes, I will be mocking everything up (as per your previous advice) before torquing this thing down. I was hoping the added weatherstripping would work, since it provides some cushioning and possibly a little leak prevention. Once I get the tray on maybe I'll come up with better ideas for...

I assume this is the biggest problem... water leaking around the bolt holes. Couldn't I use the rubber from a large-enough inner tube to cover this "channel"? Maybe cur it to fit around the ring and then seal it under the little stock seal, over the bolt channel and then seal it to the roof...

Gentlemen, To prepare for the eminent leaks this winter, I am attempting the instructions in the attached newsletter. It calls for a specific inner tube, which I am unable to find. Has anyone attempted this, or have the inner tube they can mail me? It's NSN 2610-00-051-9602