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Re: [Healeys] 100-M carburetors

To: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-M carburetors
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:56:33 -0700
In fact, I kept a link to Michael's setup for reference (about halfway down the 
page):

http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/636273/Re_100M_Cold_Airbox_Filter

The DW adapter had about a 4.5" OD (he sells a special tube).  I cut/rewelded 
ours down to a 4" dia. so a standard cold 
air supply ("crotch cooler") hose would fit.  Still, it's tight.

Bob


On 4/20/2011 12:55 PM, Michael Oritt wrote:
> Some years back I ordered the round-hose to square CAB adaptor that DW sells. 
> I simply could not get it to clear the 
> bent shroud support and wound up having one welded up out of AL.  Even still 
>it is very difficult to make the 
> transition and bend the hose to thread by the rad support.  BTW I use a 
>conical foam filter stuck into the front of 
> the hose just behind the grill--I access it merely by reaching in from the 
>left front wheel opening.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
> ---------------------------------------
>


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