No sir, Mr. Grigg,
I'm not sure of this at all and that is a very good AND interesting point.
I have seen the foam seals for both Ebrake and Tranny and the round rubber boot that I have, might only enclose where the stick meets the SM420 tower!
hmmmm

Thanks!
Jerry

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