[Healeys] Metal loop for oil pressure flexible pipe

[Michael]

Hi Simon,
As I recall that"loop" is actually used for the overdrive harness. 
I don't recall the oil pressure line going through there.
Michael S
BN1 #174

-----Original Message-----
From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
Sent: ‎11/‎11/‎2015 3:20 p.m.
To: "'healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Metal loop for oil pressure flexible pipe

I am undertaking a few projects at the moment.
Primarily, I‘ve taken out the 3 Webers and the exhaust system, wiring etcetc so that I can have the Weber surgery done and, maybe, have the engine out prior to spraying the engine compartment. I replaced all the core plugs on that side today....what a frightful job. Two or three were a bit iffy, but I replaced them all as it’s so rare to have access.
Anyhow.............look at the attached picture. There’s a red arrow going to a strange metal loop in the corner near where the flexible oil pressure pipe comes up en route to the gauge. I’ve never really given that loop a second thought. Now I ask myself if the pipe is meant to go through the loop? And, if so, how was it kept stable? There must  be some sort of contrivance with washers etcetc...all to keep the pie centred and to stop it rubbing a hole in itself???
Would appreciate your thoughts...........
Simon
 
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