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Post by PatMcCoy on Dec 6, 2005 0:50:48 GMT
Does anyone know the outer diameter of the top and bottom rad hose and length please
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 6, 2005 19:40:14 GMT
I will measure them but they specially moulded and reinforced hoses which are best replaced with the real "McCoy"!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2005 9:13:17 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Wow Phil, I see you are a GOD now! Amen[/glow]
I'm a mere Rookie!!
Keep up the excellent technical info, we'd be lost without you, Merry Christmas to you and Diane.
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Post by Keith - Portsmouth on Dec 7, 2005 11:18:57 GMT
Never mind Freddy. One more post and you'll be a Lunatic - like me  |
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Post by PatMcCoy on Dec 7, 2005 11:29:12 GMT
Cheers Phil,
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Post by PatMcCoy on Dec 7, 2005 11:35:30 GMT
Cheers Phil or should i say God
Sorted out hoses this morning
Wanted to put a stainless braid over them but the braid does expand a bit as the bottom hose diameter is bigger at one end
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Post by p5tgc on Dec 7, 2005 12:26:30 GMT
 Pat, Be careful using this covering on the top hose. If your HT leads come anywhere close to the covering you may get sparks flying around and cross tracking between the leads. Quite spectacular but bad for performance! regards TC
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 7, 2005 14:00:25 GMT
Cross tracking is common easy in damp winter weather and especially if the leads are olfd and/or dirty. Make sure the leads are claen tidily arranged with the spacers. If they do track they will be ruined
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 7, 2005 14:02:04 GMT
Merry Christmas to you and Jayne too - what is higher than God!?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2005 15:33:47 GMT
Hi Phil,
We may have to wait until you reach 1,000 posts on this forum to see what is higher than GOD!
All the best
Adrian
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2005 15:38:59 GMT
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Post by dorsetflyer on Dec 7, 2005 20:39:59 GMT
Freddy, what's the significance of fitting st/steel braiding to the hoses? Is it of some value or is it purely decoration?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2005 8:21:48 GMT
John, it isn't me who is using brading on the hoses. I think the use is two fold, A) Decorative and B) as protection from chaffing or to restrict swelling under pressure. From my point of view, braided water hoses are not my cup of tea. I would much rather see the condition of the outside of the hoses than have them hidden by braiding, the appearance looks too much like a Custom Car effect and I agree with Phil that they could be a hazard from an electrical point of view. When ever I work on the engine / engine bay of my Rover, I always check the condition of the hoses by looking and squeezing (to check if they are hardening off). It only take a few seconds and then if in any doubt, change them.  Cheers Adrian
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Post by dorsetflyer on Dec 8, 2005 20:02:14 GMT
Good answer Freddy, I was thinking that the use might only be for decoration purposes. Theyare certainly not a must have item. I agree it's far better to see all of the hoses as it's easier and quicker to check them for any signs of bloating If one has to keep them black and shiny there are products on the market for rubber and vynil which will give the colour back and give a nice shine too. |
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Post by PatMcCoy on Dec 8, 2005 22:27:09 GMT
The reason why i have gone for stainless braid is that i put on a Edelbrock carb and a pan air filter
My rocker covers are done to match so i have done the hoses to match
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2005 9:07:47 GMT
Pat, your engine / engine bay should look fine. As you say, one thing will compliment the other on your car - well done. I have thought about the Weber 4 barrel carb. conversion but as the engine is otherwise standard I thought it might be overkill - still fancy the idea though! Cheers Adrian |
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Post by PatMcCoy on Dec 9, 2005 13:06:37 GMT
Freddy
Only went this way as i bought a Rover P5B but engine was tired and couldn't set carbs up
Did look at the option of having carbs refurbished but was quite dear
Then a mate offered a Webber 500 and manifold cheap,Hence the rear engine seal got worst
So now bought a vitesse block with new bearings, shells, rings, cam,and a uprated oil pump
Got a set of SD1 heads and replaced the valves and springs
Engine starts but downpipes are knacked
Thats the next job, have pipes already
Ill get a picture of the top of the engine when i get a chance
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2005 7:00:21 GMT
It's obvious whats higher than God:  |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 25, 2006 15:27:14 GMT
Congatulations to Dorsetflyer - I have a rival |
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Post by dorsetflyer on Mar 25, 2006 16:21:07 GMT
Thanks Phil, I doubt I'll catch you up though. Too busy with my cars readying them for the start of the season which for me starts next week. |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 25, 2006 18:10:43 GMT
Perhaps - I just about to remove the engine/gearbox on the 3 Litre Coupe - its surprising just how many bits there are to remove before the actual lift - also how many other "little" jobs can be found that are easier to do without the engine in!
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Post by dorsetflyer on Mar 26, 2006 13:36:11 GMT
That's totally true, especially when I compare the Supersnipe with the 3litre coupe. Most jobs I need to do on the Humber can be done with the engine in place there is so much room. Good luck with the renovation of the coupe.
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