Hi Larry,
Regarding what you're seeing at the fuel pump pads, what I think you have
observed are crankcase vents. This is commonly done when extra vents are
needed or the timing cover vent is not used. Please clarify if that is not
what you're after. You should not have any trouble doing that yourself,
just watch ewgere your metal is going. Is yours the type where the casting
is closed? Some 1275's have an open casting in which case you can make and
tap a blanking plate.
Send any pics that have any interesting detailed stuff.
Gerard
At 4:31 PM -0700 9/14/02, Larry Pitts wrote:
>Listers,
>What is the size of the original Bugeye steering wheel
>14 or 15 inch?
>
>I want to install an oil pressure operated cutoff
>switch for my electric fuel pump. What is the size and
>thread for the oil pressure outlet bung on a 1275? (I
>would like to install a 'T' fitting)
>
>I'm interested in drilling the fuel pump pad for
>pressure relief. The block has just been machined and
>is still bare. Is this a process better left to the
>machine shop or something I could drill and tap
>myself?
>After the block is tapped can a fitting be screwed
>straight into the block? (localized stress is not an
>issue?) At the last couple of car shows I've noticed
>various attachments to the fuel pump pad and then
>these "attachments" are drilled for the outlet. I
>assume these are factory drilled fuel pump pads that are being
>adapted, comments?
>
>Nice to see Gerard and Glen Byrns at Palo Alto last
>week! Enjoyed what I saw of the show. Working
>afternoons on Sunday cut into my festivities. 200
>miles from my house to the show, to work, to home in
>my 76MGB. It didn't miss a stroke, a great ride!
>(Gerard I took about digital 20 or 30 photos but as in Tahoe
>none are of complete cars. Just close ups of carbs,
>wiring runs, front tilt hinges, interiors,
>radiators,fans and the like. Not much for general
>interest stuff but if your interested....)
>
>Thanks in advance for any info
>
>Larry Pitts
>60 Bug
>(If you could see it you'd understand why the pictures
>
>of parts.)
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