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Re: [Tigers] Need a part

To: rfraser@bluefrog.com, MSN <w_pierzga@msn.com>, tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Need a part
From: "Owain Lloyd" <owain.lloyd@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:38:32 +0100
I got one from a gas supplies place - I think Bez.co.uk or bes.co.uk.
Took a bit of searching the site but they also have one for 3/8"
tubing which is worth using if you are putting out over 250hp.  They
are brass and screw right up to the original threads with some teflon
thread seal on them.

On 12/31/08, Ron Fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.com> wrote:
> Wayne
>       This is definitely not a part you want to lose, it is a unique
> Sunbeam or British Car part so just in case you just misplaced it here is a
> description.
>
> This is a British spec 5/16 compression tube nut.
>
> My notes state the fitting to the cross tube is a brass compression fitting;
> 11/16 hex, 1/2 x 20 threads, this is probably UNC thread but I'm guessing
> here and it is .665" long.
>
> The fitting to the electric fuel pump is similar but shorter, .505" long
>
> My notes are old so if you have a fitting made be sure to double check all
> dimensions.
>
> I suspect that you could use either fitting at the cross tube but the longer
> one will have more thread contact.
>
> You can probably find the short nut on any period British car with an
> electric fuel pump.
>
> Good hunting.
>
> Happy New year to all.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
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> To: tigers@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: [Tigers] Need a part
>
>
> I am reassembling the fuel tanks on my Alpine. I have lost the nut that
> connects the fuel line to the fuel cross-tube. If anyone has a spare please
> contact me.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Wayne
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