I don't know if you got a reply to this Roger, as I'm behind on my email.
However, I'd suggest that you cut off the fitting, run raw line, and then
slip the fitting back on and recreate the double flair. (the kits to do this
are cheap and chimps can do it after three tries) Having said that, I use
the double wall brass lines, which are soft and easy to reform. (unlike
myself) OR - you could drill out a larger route for it that suits the need
and grommet it.
Obviously the factory had a way, and it was NOT pulling the tub !
Chris
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger Colson [SMTP:sassamon@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 11:02 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Help needed with TR3
>
>
> Hello listers,
>
> Yesterday was change the ratchet day on my TR3.
>
> Today while I was installing the SS bake lines I had trouble with the line
>
> going from the front union to the rear. The old line runs along the frame
>
> and through two holes in the cross members. The line came out of the
> front hole easily. Large oblong hole. But is not wanting to fit through
> the rear hole. Small round hole smaller than rear fitting.
>
> I can't take the line forward through the small hole because of the
> fitting
> and I can't take the line out rearward because of the U bend for the Jack
> hole.
>
> I can cut the old line but the new line will have the same problem in
> reverse.
>
> At this time the only way I see that it will go in is if I take the tub
> off.
> And I do not want to do this now.
>
> Has anyone any suggestions? Anyone have a similar experience?
>
> Or am I too tired to see the solution?
>
> The car is a 1957 TR3 TS21383L
>
> Thank you for the help.
>
> Roger
>
>
> Roger Colson
> 57 TR3 TS21383L
> sassamon@mediaone.net
> http://people.ne.mediaone.net/sassamon/TS21383L
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