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MG TD TF 1500 - Dorky hoses

If you look at the image, you will see thick hoses snaking along from the water pump to the car heater. They are very clunky and get in the way. I was wondering if someone had figured out some neat way of using some non-flexible sections and flexible sections to get them out of the way and neatly organized? I was thinking I could use copper pipe for some of it, and then flexible fittings at the ends...?
Just a thought, wondered what others have done.

Geoffrey M Baker

I just did a search for Heater plumbing,,There are many arrangements out there,,,


http://www2.mg-cars.org.uk/cgi-bin/or17?runprog=mgbbs&access=&mode=archiveth&subject=8&subjectar=8&thread=201302071335111019
STEVE WINCZE

Interesting you bring this up Geoff. You posted that same pic a few weeks ago, and I noticed them. My TF has a heater that is plumbed in a similar manner.
Don't know about "dorky", but black hoses would be less noticeable.
What I learned from this system is that dependent, hanging hoses impaired function. I shortened my hoses so that they were staighter. This dramatically improving heating function.

Tom
.54 TF
T Norby

Geoffrey, I used pipe for the straight runs..a triumph fire wall fitting purchased from moss for the through the firewall connection. it works out that with the connection locations I used they are not even noticeable to the casual observer. I only used short hose coupling pieces in my install. Regards, Tom
tm peterson

Sounds like a plan, Tom, that's what I was thinking. I've been looking at images from the archives and I think I'd like to route mine under/behind the exhaust, even less noticeable. The ones on top of the engine interfere with removing valve cover etc..
Do you have pictures you can send me, Tom? They would be appreciated...
I could use copper but I think I'd prefer steel (esp if going near the manifold, solder melts at 450 degrees and manifolds can get that hot). Stainless maybe, joined to compression fittings & flexible connections.
Geoffrey M Baker

I know it is just an opinion, and we all have one....
I think hose looks far more appropriate in the engine compartment of a car than steel or copper pipes.

the other Tom
T Norby

Geoffrey, I will send the pics when I get home from my trip...probably next Wednesday...if that is ok. I fabricated a steel tube.
addressing the other Tom's post, you really cannot see the plumbing. ..it is between the exhaust manifold and the block.
Regards, Tom
tm peterson

When I get there, I plan to do flexible copper plumbing between the firewall and the forward water connections. I don't like the look of soldered fittings in that application so I plan to do it with a solid pipe bent to the correct specifications. Someday, ill post a photo. Till then, ill be wearing a large coat!

Alex
Alex Waugh

Tom 1, thanks, that's fine I look forward to seeing the pics when you get home! Sounds like you already did what I'm thinking about doing... those hoses get in the way of working on the carbs (I'm always having to fiddle around them to get the dashpot downtubes in place) and the exhaust, and overall it will be cleaner and make work easier. Plus, I suppose, by routing near the exhaust, it might even increase the heater efficiency... in any case, it will also reduce the length the water has to travel...
Still, I have several other projects to complete first before tackling this one!
Geoffrey M Baker

geoffrey, you should have email. if i wait on this i will forget. regards, tom
tm peterson

geoffrey, here is a picture of the heater plumbing on my TD. i tried to send more pics. please advise if you have not received them. regards, tom

tm peterson

Tom I haven't gotten any email from you yet...
Geoffrey M Baker

Glad to now hear the pics arrived. Regards, Tom
tm peterson

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