Hi all; for cutting braided lines, I got a stainless hose and cable cutter
from Jegs for about $40. It works really well and can be carried in your
toolbox.
PN 555-80576. Comes in a larger size too for up to -24. Much better than a
hacksaw and smaller than a cutoff saw.
Bill----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Janzen" <s.janzen@comcast.net>
To: "Glenn Franco" <gaf3@charter.net>
Cc: "Friends of Triumph" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Question on Accusump Install with External Oil Lines On
a Spitfire
> All the block fittings are tapered pipe thread, not straight thread,
> don''t remember the size. I did this on a GT6 motor - got all the
> fittings and hose from Pegasus Auto Racing - if you do not have their
> catalogue, get one, as it is a useful reference tool even if you get
> stuff somewhere else. they have every combination of fitting sizes,
> shapes and threads you can possibly need. I used steel fittings in
> the block, and made up my own AN lines with steel fittings at the
> block end and aluminum where they connected to the aluminum
> "manifold" (piece of bar stock, drilled and tapped). I'm assuming
> you have made up AN lines before, but if not, get a cheap cut-off/chop
> saw from Harbor Freight etc. Hacksaws just fray the lines too much.
>
> On Feb 4, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Glenn Franco wrote:
>
> > I'm in the process of installing a 3 quart Canton Accusump on my
> > 1.3L Spit engine. I'm planning to run 6 an to the engine compartment
> > and split off to the main gallery plugs on the side of the engine
> > block.
> > The early 1.3L has three plugs and the later has 4. I'm having
> > trouble locating a fitting that will fit into the gallery openings.
> > They appear to be 5/16 fine thread.
> > I've reviewed the write up on page 131-2 in Kas's Triumph
> > Preparation Handbook that shows Steve Smith's installation. What is
> > not listed is the hardware that was used.
> > It looks like a flow bolt and banjo fitting could be used but I
> > cannot find any in that size.
> > Is anyone familiar with this setup and if so where did you source
> > the fittings that would screw into the gallery plug holes?
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> > Thanks in Advance
> > Glenn Franco
> > 72 Spit Race Car and various other Triumphs
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