John,
Since you're in Portland try FASPEC (503) 232-1232 or Check with NW Import
Parts (503) 245-3806. Might try the archives for a substitute as I recall
someone mentioned this a couple of months ago.
Is it warm enough for you?
Dave 72 B Lake Oswego, Or
-----Original Message-----
From: John Hunt <johnhunt@ece.ogi.edu>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 12:32 PM
Subject: seeking SU carb overflow pipe for '68 MGB
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>During a recent engine rebuild I discovered that the
>overflow pipe on the rear SU carb on my '68 MGB was cut
>through by rubbing against the exhaust manifold heat shield.
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>First of all, what kind of quality control is this:
>a design or manufacturing defect showing up after only 32 years!
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>Moss shows overflow pipes but lists them as "not available".
>I don't see them in any of catalogs of other common suppliers.
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>Can someone on the list suggest a source?
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>Maybe someone has had success making a replacement?
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>The material appears to be large diameter steel brake line.
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>thanks,
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>John Hunt
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>Portland, OR.
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