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MG MG Y Type - Fuel Pipe Route

Im in the process of fitting a new copper fuel pipe.

I have read everything in LTBYs about the route but could do with a photo of the pipe where it is fixed by a clip to the inside edge of the left hand body stiffener brace.

I assume that the clip is attached to the end of the bolt which fixes the top end of the brace?

I have gone thru my collection of engine bay shots but this area is always obscured by the Jackall pump or coil, etc.

I have a YA though I guess this fixing should be the same on all models?

Thanks

Rob
Rob King

Not sure if this helps as this is a YB but it is probably the same. Page 70 of LTBYs does show fuel line on a 1949 Y but not close enough to confirm clip. The P clip on mine is attached directly to top of stay tube and stiffener bracket. Photo attached
Best regards, Mick

M C Bath

Hi Mick,

Thats exactly what I needed thanks....

The explanation of this fixing in LTBYs is a little confusing....but a picture paints a thousand words.

Looks like you've got new copper too?

Thanks again

Rob
Rob King

Hi Rod, copper line from tank to pump nicely polished even along chassis! I have lagged with heat insulating tape the run behind the cylinder head as it can get quite warm here and there was a suspicion that it could cause vaporisation in the fuel line before petrol reaches the pump. Not sure if that is true but I have no problems with fuel starvation etc. despite the really warm (by UK standards!) summer temps,
Best regards,
Mick
M C Bath

Hi Rob
Just to confirm fixing- see pic.
Keith

Keith D Herkes

On one of the rusty Y's that I have wrecked over the years, the fuel line was routed behind the battery box to avoid being close to the rear of the cylinder head.

Could be a good idea if vapour lock is an issue where you live.
A L SLATTERY

Hi Guys, looks like Keith's car has some insulation on fuel line behind cylinder head,
Regards, Mick
M C Bath

Hi all.
Yes- the fuel line is insulated very simply with a rubber tube, slit and slid onto the line.When I put it on as an experiment 10 years ago, I was then going to paint it the same as body colour - perhaps one day.
Whilst on the subject of fuel lines, you will see in the picture that I use a longer braided pipe from the pump to the carb. This takes it away from the main heat source, although I also have a heat shield fitted.
This combination of anti-vapourisation measures has stood the test of an Italian summer rally and just a few weeks ago in France, a temperature of 33 degrees C.
Hope this helps.
Keith

Keith D Herkes

Hi Folks,

Thanks for your contributions.....I like the insulation ideas.

Rob
Rob King

Hi Folks,

Thanks for your contributions.....like the insulation ideas.

Rob
Rob King

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