OS1.40 Pipe

[Jeff Hughes]

Thanks all. It is a macs header that is hitting, not the actual pipe. First thing I'm going to try is re-grinding the angle of the flange to see if I can pick up enough with that, of not, out comes the torch.

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  From: Rcmaster199 at aol.com 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 8:48 PM
  Subject: Re: OS1.40 Pipe


  Jeff,

  I wouldn't bend the pipe; the header should be bent to allow for straight attachment to the pipe. 

  Assuming that you are dealing with the Macs header, (the Hatori header designed for o-rings, shouldn't present a problem), the material is very hard and is tough to bend. If you want to bend it cold and you got the muscle, then I recommend that you first fill the header with sand for support.

  It's far easier to heat the tube with a Bernz-0-matic torch while applying pressure in the direction of the bend. It won't take a lot of heat to deflect it the amount you need. 

  Good luck

  Matt K


    -----Original Message-----
    From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
    [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Jeff Hughes
    Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 7:28 PM
    To: discussion at nsrca.org
    Subject: OS1.40 Pipe


    Now that I have my OS1.40 mounted in my new focus, I find that the pipe hits
    the side of the pipe tunnel due to the right thrust. Can I just bend the
    pipe, or should I heat it first?


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