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RE: Lower radiator hose rub issue.

To: "'MGBV8'" <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Lower radiator hose rub issue.
From: "Larry" <list@marketvalue.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 21:32:24 -0600
In-reply-to: <000f01c345c6$07c44410$220110ac@HOME>
Reply-to: "Larry" <list@marketvalue.net>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
I used a chrome plated brass pipe frequently found in the kitchen
plumbing section of my local 'big box' store.  It slipped right inside
the hose.

And yes, I think it was suggested to me by Jim Stuart, thanks Jim.

Larry Hoy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net 
> [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Stuart
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 8:59 PM
> To: 'Jim Miller'; 'MGBV8'
> Subject: RE: Lower radiator hose rub issue.
> 
> 
> Use a piece of 1 1/2" stainless pipe in the middle of the 
> hose connected with hose clamps. The smaller O.D. will 
> provide the clearance.
> 
> Jim Stuart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net 
> [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Jim Miller
> 
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 10:15 PM
> To: MGBV8
> Subject: Lower radiator hose rub issue.
> 
> 
> I am using a D&D radiator and swivel oil filter
> adapter on a 78B and having trouble with the swivel
> filter adapter rubbing on the lower radiator hose.  I
> had rigged up a shield several years ago, which worked
> fine for the last few years.  Was looking it over
> closely tonight and noticed that the swivel filter
> adapter has rubbed through the shield and just about
> through the hose.  What is the trick in getting the
> lower hose through this tight spot?
> 
> Jim Miller
> 78B Buick 215

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