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hi
Does anyone know where I can get a couple of the thimble shaped breather/mesh things that are inserted in the base of the block. The block I have for the engine I'm building up has had both removed.. I suppose one question is, are they actually required?
Any guidance much appreciated
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There was talk of somebody going to make these, I always pick up any I see - they are often missing.
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Location: Deepest Norfolk
I have used old sump gauze pushed into the hole from above, so no chance of it dropping into the sump
Rick
In deepest Norfolk
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its been around 8 years since i looked at having them made.
there is a companie near manchester called croft engineering. they make alot of filters. including these thimbles.
there price for 1,000 was £9.00 each 8 years ago. plus postage etc.
anyone want any?
tony
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so any other creative answers for when the thimbles start to fray a little? Has anyone found another cheap modern part to fit?
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used ones in good condition £3.00 each.
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Location: Auckland, NZ
Why bother? Only need to plug with cloth when tinkering .
