VB and MiniMania sell a kit to block off these bypass nipples. David Anton saw
my
948 recently and remarked that I was one of the few A series engines he has seen
recently that had not blocked these off. It won't help any in the summer.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
"Paul A. Asgeirsson" wrote:
> Hi Annice and the other 2!
>
> I've been using 1/2" heater hoses from NAPA or the local supply house that
>stocks
> Goodyear hoses with good success. They last longer than expected. As for the
> heater by pass hose, don't use the little bellows type. That will last about
>as
> long as birch fence posts!! Use a short piece of 1/2" heater hose. It can be
> fitted pretty easily with the water pump in place. Just use WD-40, (in your
>case
> a local product!) and buckle the hose to fit it up. Works well.
>
> The other hoses, upper and lower radiator, are the killer ones. The lower one
> you're sort of stuck with the Brit one of variable quality, but the upper is a
> hose that can be used from one of the zillion curved hoses you see hanging in
> supply houses.
>
> Regards, Paul A
>
> Ankitterer@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Anybody have a source for good water hoses--not the usual taiwanese or
> > British that fall apart in a year or two. Have at least three that need
>help
> > now, including the little one between the radiator and the head. Help!!!!
> >
> > Annice & Bob
> > 1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise)
> > 1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes)
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