Pre-War Triumph Heater Firewall Coupling

[PAUL161]

Sorry not a Triumph owner, but looking for a part from one. In restoring my MG TF, I need a coupling to go through the firewall where a hose connection can be made on each side. I was told the Triumph had this fitting on some of their cars. Is this true and if so are they available. PJ

 

[TR3driver]

There is indeed a fitting that takes 1/2" heater hose on each side, and fastens to the firewall with clip nuts and oval head screws. The fitting is P/N 601950, TRF shows them available and on sale for $12. Originals were mild steel and somewhat prone to corrosion, so they also offer a stainless steel version as 601950/SS for $34.50 each.

You might also want the rubber gasket that goes under it, P/N 601951, $2.

Sorry I don't have a good drawing handy, but maybe this will help:
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[Mickey Richaud]

Paul -

In the back of my pea-brain, I think I may have one. Will check later today.

Mickey

 

[Geo Hahn]

Just because I am sitting here with the Moss catalog in hand I'll mention that they show it as p/n 635-070 @ $12.75.

https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/SearchResults.aspx?SearchText=635-070&WebCatalogID=0

 

[PAUL161]

Thank you very much for the information! They look like they'll do just fine and being from a British car, I would think they'd be more appropriate. Hmmm, now if I put a Triumph part on an MG, do I have to rename the car? Now it's also going to get a Morgan paint job! :highly_amused: Thanks again fellas, much appreciated! PJ

 

[Marvin Gruber]

MGs always run better with Triumph parts installed.

Marv

 

[PAUL161]

MGs always run better with Triumph parts installed.

Marv

Thanks Marv! Now that makes me feel better! :highly_amused: Might sound crazy to some, but I want to keep any non MG parts British. So far, this is the only non MG item.:glee: PJ

Marv, The car is coming along well. I've collected many extra TF parts to use in the restoration if needed, including a new rare grill assembly. Probably be a couple years before it's done, but hopefully it'll look pristine at that time. PJ

 

[DNK]

Thanks Marv! Now that makes me feel better! :highly_amused: Might sound crazy to some, but I want to keep any non MG parts British....

Even if they are made in India

 

[martx-5]

Even if they are made in India

Well, it was part of the British Empire for awhile...so that counts...

 

[mikephillips]

MGs always run better with Triumph parts installed.

Marv

Here I thought it was Triumph parts always work better with an MG attached...

 

[DNK]

As always Art.
Good point

 

[Got_All_4]

I'd be more concerned about transplant rejection. All those drugs you'll have to give it, will it be worth it?

 

[PAUL161]

Well I have to report that a fellow British car enthusiast sent me a new duel Triumph through firewall heater fitting he didn't need and it will work perfectly. It'll make a nice clean installation. Very much appreciated! PJ