mgb281
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posted on 16/1/25 at 02:16 PM |
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Fuel and brake piope to exhaust minimum distance
I have started to plumb the brake and fuel lines into my MGB GT. Due to the extent of the modifications it will not pass the 8 point threshold for a
classic cars it will have to have an IVA test. Now that it will have a twin pipe exhaust the fuel and brake pipes travel parallel to the exhaust and
about 7cms away. I have looked in the IVA manual and there is nothing regarding distances or heat protection, when it had the four cylinder engine the
exhaust ran one side of the tunnel and the fuel, brake and electrics ran the other. I can run the electrics inside the car but it's the brake and
fuel lines that are the problem.
It wouldn't be a problem in running a dimpled aluminium heat shield to keep the heat away but would it pass the test. I have tried calling the
local test centre but that is only for booking theory tests.
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jacko
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posted on 16/1/25 at 03:08 PM |
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How did the MGB v8 do it ?
It may give you ideas
G
555
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mgb281
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posted on 16/1/25 at 03:18 PM |
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They ran a single pipe system like the 4 cylinder cars, since I have centralised the fuel tank I don’t have room for a large silencer on the near side
anymore, just room for a smaller one each side. I am hoping that I won’t have to make a new system, it will be tricky.
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jacko
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posted on 16/1/25 at 06:32 PM |
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Can the brake and fuel pipes run though the inside of the shell like rally cars?.
What are the fuel pipes make off
555
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mgb281
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posted on 16/1/25 at 06:47 PM |
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All the pipes are cupronickel. The reason that I am asking the question is because I don’t know what can be done. I have assumed fuel pipes hidden
under the carpet would be a real no no. Brake pipe is a possibility but what about mot inspection.
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