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Re: [T3] Today's work
On Wed, 2005-05-11 at 14:09, Jim Adney wrote:
> The 68-9 FI engines have a long (~10-12 cm) silver strap that reaches to the
> right to hold some of the FI wires. I seem to recall seeing a shorter (4-6 cm)
> version on carbed cars. Both fasten under the same bolt where I think I see
> yours. In your photo, it looks like there's a VERY short one being used to hold
> the <fuel?> line running to the left carb.
>
> [Oops, I see Russ is right; this must be the vac adv line.]
>
> Then there's the cotter pin also under there.... I suspect that's a dark side
> mod. ;-)
That is a mod for when the plastic clip won't stay in the bracket. BTDT.
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Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
'05 KIA Sorento SUV
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org
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