> Does anybody know what size rubber fuel line hose will allow
> a compression fit on TR'S.
I just measured a fitting on both a HS6 and an H6 SU; both are slightly
larger than 1/4" (.255"). So at least in theory, a 1/4" id tube should grip
it.
I'm dubious though ... the original lines were natural rubber, I believe,
which is rather more sticky, and swells slightly when exposed to gasoline.
However, it will not stand up to today's fuels (particularly the ethanol now
mandated for the entire US); so modern fuel lines are made of nitrile rubber
(eg, Buna-N) which is harder, less sticky, and does not swell.
> If so where can it be had?
Not tried it myself, but P/N 5394K16 from
http://www.mcmaster.com/
looks like it might work, and be at least somewhat similar to the original
hose.
> Although they are allowed, being a purist I just hate all
> these goofy looking clamps everywhere.
Just a thought, one or two turns of SS safety wire, which you can then twist
and turn so the twisted section is not visible, might be more esthetically
pleasing.
> Which side should the spacers for the springs of the rear
> suspension be on?
> I am going to say drivers side.
I respectfully disagree. The spacer is to lower the passenger side, so the
car sits more nearly level with only a driver. Since the spring runs under
the axle, the spacer lowers the side it's on. Hence it goes on the
passenger side.
Randall
_______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register
http://www.vtr.org
Triumphs@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/triumphs
http://www.team.net/archive
|