[Spridgets] Kopex redux opinions please..

[Kitterer Bob]

Sorry I have not been keeping up with this discussion so if I am off  
base just dump this.

But if you are talking about the fresh air duct to the heater it is  
generically called elephant trunk and is available in several forms  
from industrial supply companies.  It is a spiral wire covered with  
some type of material.  I chose a double wall higher temperature  
material.  The double wall is done so the interior is smooth, better  
air flow but probable is not important in this application.  When I  
replaced mine 10 years ago it was about 25% of what Moss wanted and  
at least 300% better or there about.  I will be glad to get you more  
info after July 6.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition



On Jun 19, 2008, at 2:12 PM, Lester wrote:

> hmm.. maybe I didn't put that well..
>
> The original stuff has a loose spiral of wire with a paper outer
> coating.  The spiral is loose enough that one could cut the tubing
> and there would be *one* spot where the spiral wire is cut and the
> rest would be the paper.  Closer to clothes drier vent line in it's
> spacing.  if you push your finger into the side you would make a tear
> in the paper which is now damaged forever.
>
> The stuff that I have from Moss is actually a spiral wound *sheet of
> thin metal* that has a paper coating.  If you look at the end of the
> stuff from Moss you will see a continuous band of aluminum.  If you
> push your finger into the side of the pipe it will make a dent which
> you can push out from inside.
>
> It is certainly possible that I am wrong about this.
>
> What say ye all?
>
> Lester
>
>
>
>
> On Jun 19, 2008, at 4:30 PM, Ed's Shop wrote:
>
>> <<there is not a solid metal core but a loose wire spiral..>>
>>
>> Which IS how it is supposed to be, Lester!!  There is/has NEVER
>> been a "solid metal core".  PERIOD.
>>
>> Ask Biff, Jay, Buster, maybe Peter, and Frank if you do not believe
>> me.
>>
>> For the life of me I can't even imagine WHAT you are thinking
>> of!?!?!?!?!
>>
>> I also am one that bought his Frogeye NEW off the show room floor
>> (and YES I wish to God I had NEVER let it go!!!).
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