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KevinW 08-04-2009 08:30 AM
Capillary tube firewall feedthroughs
 
I just ordered a set of Smiths mechanical gauges, going to take 8 weeks for delivery, as in UK we now have to have kph as well as mph on the speedo (new regs) - a bit of non-originality I'll have to live with.

Anyway, my question:

Does anyone have any definitive info, pics even better, of how the capillary tubes were routed through the original cars at the firewall at rear of the engine bay.

Also, I dont have much idea how these should be routed round the engine (best practice,/ original routing on sideoiler cars) - only ever used electrical gauges before.

Any comments/pics appreciated.

Kevin

289ACE 08-07-2009 04:14 PM
Kevin,
It sounds like you are looking for 427 info, but I can probably dig up some pics of 289 cars if that will help.
Jay

KevinW 08-07-2009 05:07 PM
thanks Jay. yes i am looking for 427 info, but anything helps.... id guess that AC would have predrilled the firewall for the gauges prior to shipping to shelby america , regardless of whether a MkI, II or III car?

if you have used these type of gauges before, any comments, good/bad/tips also appreciated.

Kevin

289ACE 08-08-2009 08:20 PM
Kevin,
I couldn't find any pics that clearly showed the 289 routing through the firewall, but I've put a pic of my car (which is done the same as the 289 cars I have seen) in my gallery. It is the "firewall" picture.

Jay

KevinW 08-09-2009 01:35 PM
many thanks Jay - appreciated.
Kevin

Power Surge 08-09-2009 01:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by KevinW (Post 971969)
I just ordered a set of Smiths mechanical gauges, going to take 8 weeks for delivery, as in UK we now have to have kph as well as mph on the speedo (new regs) - a bit of non-originality I'll have to live with.

Anyway, my question:

Does anyone have any definitive info, pics even better, of how the capillary tubes were routed through the original cars at the firewall at rear of the engine bay.

Also, I dont have much idea how these should be routed round the engine (best practice,/ original routing on sideoiler cars) - only ever used electrical gauges before.

Any comments/pics appreciated.

Kevin
Are you just looking for where all the wires/lines run through the firewall? Have you looked at pics over at CSX.info? If you still need some, I've got tons of pics.

KevinW 08-09-2009 02:21 PM
Thanks Sal, i guess thats your car that i just been looking at.
yep, got myself registered there - great resource i didnt know about, and got some pics. cheers, Kevin


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