Robert Duquette wrote:
> Is that bypass tube a special part, or something that a machine shop should
> have around?
I believe it is standard pipe thread, like a 3/8 pipe niple will work.
> Any recommendations for street?
> What all do I get into if swapping cams ( parts wise ) ?
Kent 266 works real nice for me. I had a more radical cam (Vizard VP7)
In my other Sprite, I didn't like it for normal everyday driving.
> Does anyone have pictures of a '67 thin flange painted up as it should be?
> ( Or do you just take off the fan, and dip the whole thing in green paint?
All green (Paul A's green) except the fan.
Krylon federal safty yellow works for the fan.
I don't like to paint the aluminum bits, I keep them natural aluminum.
Like the starter ear, genny end plates, and the oil filter head.
> Also, what's the best way to protect the engine id plate. Remove it? If
> so, are those pins available to re-attach it?
Carefully mask it with tape, use a razor to cut out around the tag.
> Aluminum water pumps . . . where?
All replacemnets are aluminum. Be carefull, all replacements will NOT
fit the thin wall 1275. The catalog says it will but the deeper impeller
will grind on #1 cylinder til it wears down or eats thru.
I know Peter has the pumps that fit the thin wall. We went thru the
difference when I bought one that was too deep for my thin wall 1275.
Mention that you have a thin wall engine.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
5 British cars on the road
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