[Healeys] Length of capillary tube - 6cyl

[Mark LaPierre]

Wow,   thats a new one for me.     I have never heard or read that info. 
before.  Only on a list like this.

Now I have to go check my nut out in the garage.   Hope no one's looking in 
the window, ; )

     Thanks David,   Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "John Loftus" <loftusdesign at cox.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Length of capillary tube - 6cyl


> If you look on the back side of the nut there is a length stamped
> there in feet and inches.
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> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
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> www.britishcarspecialists.com
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> On Oct 12, 2008, at 5:10 PM, John Loftus wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have a spare water temp/oil pressure gauge that they
>> could measure the length of the spiral protected capillary tube?
>>
>> I had mine rebuilt months ago and when installed can only manage
>> one small loop (less than 2" dia.) in front of the firewall. And
>> thats with the rest of the line going in a straight line from back
>> of gauge to the firewall opening.
>>
>> I know it's too short but would like to double check the proper
>> length before calling them.
>>
>> BTW, The concours book says the copper tube should be zinc plated.
>> I requested that mine be zinc plated but the vendor said they have
>> never had this request before (and did not zinc plate it). Who's
>> right? (vendor is Moma .. not some unknown source).
>>
>> Cheers,
>> John
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