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Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
04/10/13 at 02:47:43
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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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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Reply #1 - 04/10/13 at 06:01:12
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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.  I have never seen an original with the indentation on the top of the cross over tube where it should be.  The indentations are always a bit (quite a bit) off.  
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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Reply #2 - 04/10/13 at 09:53:22
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What Calvin said although my '49s is on top. My '53 has it like yours.
  
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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Reply #3 - 04/10/13 at 10:52:37
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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.
  
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Re: Cross Over Tube Flat Portion
Reply #4 - 04/10/13 at 14:46:56
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Alright I won't sweat it then Thanks again gentlemen...
  
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