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My 66 BJ8 fuel line, from tank to pump, had a brass elbow soldered just about 1/2 inch downstream from the flare fitting that screws onto the tank fitting. When attempting to solder it onto a new line, well, let's just say I can't use the old one now. Now, I'm not so sure this fitting was an original part. What I'd like to hear is that this was a po addition, not really needed. But there are a lot of things I'd really like to hear. So is this a part I'm going to have to scrounge?
 
OK! Cutlass, this was a PO addition which is not only really needed, but if you buggered it up You will have to scrounge up a replacement. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif That should not be too hard as standard fittings of that type and size should be available at most hardware or auto parts stores.---Keoke
 
My BT7 has this elbow. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
The BJ7 I'm working on now has it and the early BJ8 should have the elbow. I cam only feel your pain as I am trying to help get this one back to original.

Alan T
 
Hi Cutlass, Maybe a substitute; look at Brass pipe fittings on the MAC master Car site. I am thinking the double threaded 90 DEG elbow can be used here or a combination of some of the other fittings.--Fwiw--Keoke
 
Thanks, Keoke. I checked out McMaster-Carr last night. I'm starting to think that with a careful bend in a new 5/16 inch line, with the flare fitting soldered on might just be a better bet. Originality is one thing, of course, but eliminating the elbow eliminates two soldered joints, with the accompaning leak potentials. A good bend would probably be less flow restrictive than a 90 degree elbow anyway. Knowing that others may disagree, I'll wait a couple of days, watch this post, and see if a better idea pops up.
 
Here is the man that has what you need. He sent me this when I inquired on your behalf if he had the elbows or complete pre-bent fuel lines.
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Tracy,
I have both. For the elbow I've been using a standard 5/16" compression
elbow, as the original socket-type elbows are NLS. You can refer the
guy to me if you like.
regards,
Doug, 18G
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His name is Doug Reid - maker of Healey brake and fuel lines.

His email is Mr. Finespanner mrfinespanner@earthlink.net

Hope this helps,

Tracy /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif
 
Might be too late but Automec in England sells the complete 45 inch fuel tank to pump with fittings for a reasonable price. Plus it's made of copper/nickel. Their website is " Automec "
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Thanks. I'll check it out. I actually found a reasonable facsimile in a local hardware store. It is a brass elbow with push in fittings. With the fittings removed, the inside diameter of the elbow is almost exactly 5/16 inch. Quick reaming with a drill bit makes the fit perfect for soldering. It's not visually identical, but is functionally identical.
 
I couldn't help but notice Doug Reid's name mentioned in an earlier post. In my opinion, Doug is one of the most knowledgable Healey people that I've ever met. He is a great source for hard to find bits and pieces, helpful and extremely willing to share his expertise in all things Healey related. I'm starting to sound like an ad for him, so I'd better stop.
 
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