what I have done so far is buy the normal filters from VB and drilled a hole in
each; I have 2 old sets with one set w/ the tubes going though; and one set w/
drilled holes.
I just haven't found the right sized hosing to install yet; still working on
paint.....
Doug
Ross Vincenti wrote:
> Doug wrote:
>
> [snip]I have a really weird breathing system on my Spitfire Mk1.[snip]
>
> and he referenced a web site photo.....
> ================
> Doug - I had an almost identical system on my Mk I Spit. It was
> common, I believe, on cars that were originally sold in California
> (but I could be way wrong about that).
>
> Anyways, when I restored the car guess what? Yep, them funny air
> filters with the vent tube attachment nipple were NLA! The only
> replacements I could find were the polished steel "flat face" air
> filters from Moss, TRF, etc. I ended up installing K&N filters (they
> looked awesome) and simply running a rubber tube from the nipple on
> the valve cover down between the split manifolds, underneath the car
> and let it vent into the airstream under the car. I had zero blowby,
> so no mess under the car.
>
> If you are a concours freak (sorry guys, make that concours "fan") you
> may have significant trouble locating a usable replacement set. You
> might try calling John Kipping Spares in the UK. Regards,
>
> Ross Vincenti
> Triumph-less for the moment.
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