However to be "correct" the tubes should be made of steel and silver
soldered into special brass ferrules.
On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Mark Goodman <mkgoodman@att.net> wrote:
> Dear Ray,
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> I found the correct fittings ( standard compression fitting for them) at a
> HVAC Supplier and I believe the 1/8 Copper tubing also, but a good hobby
> shop or well equipped Hardware Store should have a selection of Brass tubes
> that would be 1/8". I think I might have spare fittings and copper tubing
> if you have trouble finding anything where you live.
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> Mark Goodman
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> 66BJ8 35503
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> www.austinhealeyessence.com
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> Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:03:13 -0700 (PDT)
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> From: Ray Juncal <healeyray@yahoo.com>
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> Subject: [Healeys] Manifold drains
>
> To: List Healey <healeys@autox.team.net>
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> Message-ID: <453094.49919.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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> List I'm still working on those carbs. I need a source for the drain
>
> fittings on the bottom of the intake manifolds. It has a 1/8" tube
> compression fitting on one side and what looks to be a 3/8"-26 thread on
> the
> other, where it screws into the manifold. Is that a "British straight
> pipe"
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> size? If so I could modify a US 1/4" tapered pipe thread fitting with a
> die
> of the correct thread. Any ideas guys??RegardsRay Juncal
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