Bay_Buster
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Hi everybody,
The next problem on the resto horizon is the hot air pipework. I thought I had a salvageable Y-piece to reuse, but after cleaning it up it's waffer thin like a crisp packet in a couple of places. As far as I'm aware there are no repro early Y-pieces available to buy, so I'm scratching my head for magic alternative ideas. I already plan on using a piece of 68mm plastic downpipe to replace the long straight section of tubing (basically same size, plastic = no rust and naturally insulating).
The best idea I've come up with so far is to try source a silicone Y-piece, which seems like it may be possible...
https://www.viperperformance.co.uk/silicone-hoses_10124_y-piece-silicone-hose_120947.html
The angles look about right. I'm not sure the stock sizes will be a simple push-on, but with a 5mm wall thickness there's some room for modifying for a gentle bit of blown air passing through. It may also be possible to have the correct size piece manufactured if there was sufficient interest, but I'm guessing someone would have made a repro steel part by now if that was the case.
Does anybody have any better ideas, or already sourced an awesome alternative? Maybe?
The next problem on the resto horizon is the hot air pipework. I thought I had a salvageable Y-piece to reuse, but after cleaning it up it's waffer thin like a crisp packet in a couple of places. As far as I'm aware there are no repro early Y-pieces available to buy, so I'm scratching my head for magic alternative ideas. I already plan on using a piece of 68mm plastic downpipe to replace the long straight section of tubing (basically same size, plastic = no rust and naturally insulating).
The best idea I've come up with so far is to try source a silicone Y-piece, which seems like it may be possible...
https://www.viperperformance.co.uk/silicone-hoses_10124_y-piece-silicone-hose_120947.html
The angles look about right. I'm not sure the stock sizes will be a simple push-on, but with a 5mm wall thickness there's some room for modifying for a gentle bit of blown air passing through. It may also be possible to have the correct size piece manufactured if there was sufficient interest, but I'm guessing someone would have made a repro steel part by now if that was the case.
Does anybody have any better ideas, or already sourced an awesome alternative? Maybe?