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Re: [Healeys] Length of capillary tube - 6cyl

To: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Length of capillary tube - 6cyl
From: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:12:28 -0700
If you look on the back side of the nut there is a length stamped  
there in feet and inches.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Oct 12, 2008, at 5:10 PM, John Loftus wrote:

> Does anyone have a spare water temp/oil pressure gauge that they  
> could measure the length of the spiral protected capillary tube?
>
> I had mine rebuilt months ago and when installed can only manage  
> one small loop (less than 2" dia.) in front of the firewall. And  
> thats with the rest of the line going in a straight line from back  
> of gauge to the firewall opening.
>
> I know it's too short but would like to double check the proper  
> length before calling them.
>
> BTW, The concours book says the copper tube should be zinc plated.  
> I requested that mine be zinc plated but the vendor said they have  
> never had this request before (and did not zinc plate it). Who's  
> right? (vendor is Moma .. not some unknown source).
>
> Cheers,
> John
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