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rodneym 08-02-2013 04:39 PM
Frank,
The pontoons are almost necessary. LASAAC (South Bay) territory :p

AC,
How many cycyles do you think that would take? I'm very impatient ;)

roadrod2000 08-02-2013 05:04 PM
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I finally got the fuel log installed last night and also made a new braided line with fittings. Now that I can make braided lines the perfect length the first time, I probably won't need to make one again until I forget! :LOL:

[IMG]http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d..._installed.JPG[/IMG]

BTW, I got the rubber fuel line (off the log, to the carb) to not crimp. I put a piece of Stainless Steel spring inside of the 3/8" line, keeping it from collapsing. Now the effective inner diameter is roughly 5/16". The coil probably isn't good for the best flow BUT wouldn't you say it's better than crimping? Thoughts?
Hey Rodney, why not braided lines to the carbs?

rodneym 08-02-2013 05:44 PM
roadrod,
That's an underlying issue for me - battling old vs new school.
If for some reason it doesn't work out, I'll make a new log with AN-6 fittings. For now, one of my drawers is full of plan B parts **)
Your setup looks great!

ERA Chas 08-02-2013 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1255755)
roadrod,
That's an underlying issue for me - battling old vs new school.
If for some reason it doesn't work out, I'll make a new log with AN-6 fittings. For now, one of my drawers is full of plan B parts **)
Your setup looks great!
Dude,
Your die is cast-with SO's you can't get any older-school than twin Paxtons. You nailed it.
Now, take the springs out of the hoses. So you don't lean it under boost.
If you cut them just the right length, the hoses will have a tension between the tubes and hold a perfect curve and not suck closed. Practice and put the natural curve of the hose bowing outward to give the right tension.
Lose the worm clamps and hunt down these old time spring clips. Sell all the AN crap to Patrick.
See here; has worked a charm for decades:
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf99c3644.jpg

601HP 08-02-2013 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas (Post 1255769)
Dude,
Your die is cast-with SO's you can't get any older-school than twin Paxtons. You nailed it.
Now, take the springs out of the hoses. So you don't lean it under boost.
If you cut them just the right length, the hoses will have a tension between the tubes and hold a perfect curve and not suck closed. Practice and put the natural curve of the hose bowing outward to give the right tension.
Lose the worm clamps and hunt down these old time spring clips. Sell all the AN crap to Patrick.
See here; has worked a charm for decades:
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf99c3644.jpg
The brother knows what he's talkin' about. I use the same stuff. Those spring clips work well and look old-school. Re-use of them is very good. I've probably had mine off and back on so many times I lost count.

If your hose is cut to the correct length, it shouldn't kink. The hose I used came off a roll at Pep Boys. Nothing special about it.

David

dcdoug 08-02-2013 08:12 PM
Although if you really want to do it right, you'll get the correct crimp clamps.....:cool:

ERA Chas 08-03-2013 07:59 AM
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Although if you really want to do it right, you'll get the correct crimp clamps.....:cool:
DC's point may be correct for Cobras but I had these in the day on my '67 396 / 375. So they're certainly of the same vintage.
But the larger point is that these are a squeeze to get on or off vs. a cutter and crimp tool. Encourages changing the hose at least every two years and eases other carb maintenance. :)


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