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FW: CLutch lines

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Subject: FW: CLutch lines
From: "Vincenti, Ross" <VINCENR@transamerica.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 96 17:41:00 PDT
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On Tues, John wrote:

> All engines that I'm aware of move around at
>least a little, so I'd guess that Spitfires use a flexible line
>as part of their hydraulic system, too.>good try though,
>John Lye

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To which Barry replied:

OK, lets set the record strait - Spitfire's, GT6's and Hearld's all had a
solid steel clutch line from the master cylinder to the slave.  To take up
the vibrations and engine movement the line, about midway down had several
close wound loops (like a large spring) about 1 3/4 inch in diameter. Kinda
clever - never had a hose brake.  Wonder why nobody else used this setup?
Barry Schwartz

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In response to your last question, the answer is simple.  Because it's a 
British design

Ross D. Vincenti
64 Spitfire 4 (undergoing surgery).


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