[Healeys] 5 Way Fitting

[Michael Salter]

I think this is what you are looking for.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Austin-Healey-100-BN1-3000-MKIII-BJ8-Brake-Union-5-Way-1B8926/303391648485?hash=item46a38d2ae5:g:yUkAAOSwyhVd6Rol

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On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 12:50 AM Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
wrote:

> I am getting to the point of installing brake lines on my BN2.  Going
> through parts I found the 5 way fitting that mounts in the lower right of
> the engine bay.  From what I can see from pictures on the internet, brake
> lines screw into 4 of the branches that should have seats in the bottom of
> the threads for a bubble flare in the tubing.  As you can see in the
> picture I orientated the 5 way to show you the horizontal branch that
> protrudes directly into the engine compartment has no seat at the bottom of
> the threads. It is just open to the inside of the switch.  The bottom
> branch with the switch is the same, no seat.   I am guessing I have the
> wrong 5 way fitting.  The Lucas pressure switch in the picture is a new old
> stock switch that I would prefer to use in place of a modern repro.  It is
> just loosely threaded in place.  I know how these switches can seem to
> "weld" themselves in place after a time.  Of course Moss does not sell the
> 5 way fitting by itself.  You must spend the extra cash ($44 plus tax and
> shipping) to buy a 5 way fitting with a pressure switch already installed.
> The switch is probably made in India/China.  Not desirable. Anyone have one
> of the correct 5 way fittings in a box or a drawer somewhere in your garage
> you might want to part with?  I know AH Spares sells them for $21, But
> after shipping the fitting alone will cost more than the Moss complete
> unit.  With the added bonus of waiting a month and a half to get it.
> Mike MacLean
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