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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: maximushuntermus on April 09, 2013, 10:47:43 PM

Title: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Post by: maximushuntermus on April 09, 2013, 10:47:43 PM: Is the flat portion on the tube supposed to be parallel to the hood? I bought this reproduction gem off ebay and it doesn't seem right, yes no ?

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Title: Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Post by: calvinhunt on April 10, 2013, 02:01:12 AM: It's not right, but it is a correct copy of original cross over tubes. The cross over tube has a flat indentation to accommodate the radiator stabilizing rod that goes from the lip of the cowl just above the firewall to the radiator on bottom-mount radiators. ï¿½I have never seen an original with the indentation on the top of the cross over tube where it should be. ï¿½The indentations are always a bit (quite a bit) off. ï¿½
Title: Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Post by: garage gnome on April 10, 2013, 05:53:22 AM: What Calvin said although my '49s is on top. My '53 has it like yours.

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Title: Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Post by: F Bill on April 10, 2013, 06:52:37 AM: In Bob's book there is a mention of when that dimple left the production line...Side mount radiators do not need it but it took a while to drop that feature from production.
Title: Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Post by: maximushuntermus on April 10, 2013, 10:46:56 AM: Alright I won't sweat it then Thanks again gentlemen...