Grumpy heat shield
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- Mr Spigot
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Grumpy heat shield
I am looking for a Grumpy heat shield to protect the fuel pipe from exhaust pipe heat. ESM sell the kit but it also contains a carburettor shield which I do not need.
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1960 2 door 'Mostyn' - 1275 Midget engine - WOI 577 - owned since 1990
1952 MM convertible 'Mawdie' - 918 SV engine - MWD 305 - owned since 2023
1952 MM convertible 'Mawdie' - 918 SV engine - MWD 305 - owned since 2023
- svenedin
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Re: Grumpy heat shield
I don't think the parts are available separately.
When you fit the rising fuel pipe shield you may find that you have to alter the curve of the fuel pipe bend as it joins the fuel pump. To avoid kinking the pipe take great care with this. If anything other than a small adjustment is needed you will need a pipe bender.
The heat shield works very well and since I fitted mine I have had no further trouble with fuel vaporisation in hot weather. I have had issues with the fuel pipe rattling against the heat shield though. It may take some observation with the engine running and some further gentle bends to get right.
Stephen
When you fit the rising fuel pipe shield you may find that you have to alter the curve of the fuel pipe bend as it joins the fuel pump. To avoid kinking the pipe take great care with this. If anything other than a small adjustment is needed you will need a pipe bender.
The heat shield works very well and since I fitted mine I have had no further trouble with fuel vaporisation in hot weather. I have had issues with the fuel pipe rattling against the heat shield though. It may take some observation with the engine running and some further gentle bends to get right.
Stephen
1969 1098cc Convertible “Xavier” which I have owned since 1989.
Stephen
Stephen
- Mr Spigot
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Re: Grumpy heat shield
Thanks. I thought that was probably the case. I am wondering if it might be easier to make one out of some aluminium sheet so I can bend and cut it to fit my pipe bends.
1960 2 door 'Mostyn' - 1275 Midget engine - WOI 577 - owned since 1990
1952 MM convertible 'Mawdie' - 918 SV engine - MWD 305 - owned since 2023
1952 MM convertible 'Mawdie' - 918 SV engine - MWD 305 - owned since 2023