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TR2/3/3A Heater Firewall Fittings

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While installing a heater in the 60 TR3A I'm currently working on (goo gobs of fun to be had there), I replaced the firewall fittings. I noticed the engine side of the fittings has a nice barb feature, but the cabin side of the fitting is just smooth pipe. Just the thought of a hose coming loose in the cabin gives me the willies, so I removed the paint from the last 1/2" of the fitting and sweat soldered a 1/2" compression ring on. Easy enough to do. The hose slid on nicely and there was enough room for a hose clamp.
 

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The ones I got had the ring on both sides...I'll have to look where I got them. Good idea for safety on your part. I hate the smell of hot antifreeze...especially on carpet.
 
Excellent idea. And smart. I've had hoses under the hood come loose and the AF really eats up the few polished aluminum parts that I have (dizzy, carbs, pulleys).

Thanks for sharing.

pat
 
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