Capillary tube firewall feedthroughs

KevinW · #1 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 07:30 AM

I just ordered a set of Smiths mechanical gauges, going to take 8 weeks for delivery, as in UK we now have to have kph as well as mph on the speedo (new regs) - a bit of non-originality I'll have to live with.

Anyway, my question:

Does anyone have any definitive info, pics even better, of how the capillary tubes were routed through the original cars at the firewall at rear of the engine bay.

Also, I dont have much idea how these should be routed round the engine (best practice,/ original routing on sideoiler cars) - only ever used electrical gauges before.

Any comments/pics appreciated.

Kevin

289ACE · #2 (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 03:14 PM

Kevin,
It sounds like you are looking for 427 info, but I can probably dig up some pics of 289 cars if that will help.
Jay

KevinW · #3 (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 04:07 PM

thanks Jay. yes i am looking for 427 info, but anything helps.... id guess that AC would have predrilled the firewall for the gauges prior to shipping to shelby america , regardless of whether a MkI, II or III car?

if you have used these type of gauges before, any comments, good/bad/tips also appreciated.

Kevin

289ACE · #4 (**permalink**) 08-08-2009, 07:20 PM

Kevin,
I couldn't find any pics that clearly showed the 289 routing through the firewall, but I've put a pic of my car (which is done the same as the 289 cars I have seen) in my gallery. It is the "firewall" picture.

Jay

KevinW · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 12:35 PM

many thanks Jay - appreciated.
Kevin

Power Surge · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinW

I just ordered a set of Smiths mechanical gauges, going to take 8 weeks for delivery, as in UK we now have to have kph as well as mph on the speedo (new regs) - a bit of non-originality I'll have to live with.

Anyway, my question:

Does anyone have any definitive info, pics even better, of how the capillary tubes were routed through the original cars at the firewall at rear of the engine bay.

Also, I dont have much idea how these should be routed round the engine (best practice,/ original routing on sideoiler cars) - only ever used electrical gauges before.

Any comments/pics appreciated.

Kevin

Are you just looking for where all the wires/lines run through the firewall? Have you looked at pics over at CSX.info? If you still need some, I've got tons of pics.

KevinW · #7 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 01:21 PM

Thanks Sal, i guess thats your car that i just been looking at.
yep, got myself registered there - great resource i didnt know about, and got some pics. cheers, Kevin