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Re: seeking SU carb overflow pipe for '68 MGB

To: Dave Wood <djw69@idt.net>
Subject: Re: seeking SU carb overflow pipe for '68 MGB
From: frank krajewski <frankk@intap.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 17:35:09 -0400
Burlen Systems in England is now SU and can provide any SU part you require.
Let me know if you need their address or phone. I have obtained numerous hard
to get or NLA parts from them. It would be a good idea to get their catalogue
at the same time. They also have a very good SU manual that I got.
Frank "Swamp Yankee" Krajewski
www.bmcne.com

Dave Wood wrote:

> 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
>
> >
> >
> >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.
> >
> >First of all, what kind of quality control is this:
> >a design or manufacturing defect showing up after only 32 years!
> >
> >
> >
> >Moss shows overflow pipes but lists them as "not available".
> >I don't see them in any of catalogs of other common suppliers.
> >
> >Can someone on the list suggest a source?
> >
> >Maybe someone has had success making a replacement?
> >
> >The material appears to be large diameter steel brake line.
> >
> >
> >
> >thanks,
> >
> >John Hunt
> >
> >Portland, OR.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >


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