Thanks, Randy. I'd be interested in getting that part, if I can. Also, =
it occurred to me that I might be able to cut the ruined ends of the =
pipe off, flange them, and affix a hose to each end with a hose clamp, =
still allowing water to travel.
Does anyone know of any reason why this wouldn't work?
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From: MGBay@aol.com[SMTP:MGBay@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, September 22, 1995 6:45 AM
To: mroach@socketis.net
Subject: Re: More on the Thermostat...
Michael,
I know what you're talking about, but I'm not sure of the answer until I =
put
my hands on one or see one in a car. That Spitfire engine used a =
complex
system of hoses and pipes to get hot water to the carb choke and the =
heater
box. It seems to me that the pipe in questions is threaded into the =
water
pump housing and has a bracket on the opposite end to tie it either to =
the
head or block. Then I think it's a series of hoses to everywhere else.
Looking at the parts catalogs, I don't think it's being sold. Probably =
the
only way to get one is used. Based on my previously unsuccessful search =
, I
doubt if I have one in the barn. However, next weekend I'm going to a
friends British parts place and may be able to locate one there. He has =
lots
of Triumph parts. Also, I'm going to the Indianapolis Car Show this =
weekend.
The thought just occurred to me that we're discussing a Midget engine =
and
have't said MG once. "MG ONCE!" Now I feel better.
Regards,=20
Randy=20
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