Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 11730 Location: S. Cheshire
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:15 pm Post subject: Period-correct fuel pipe insulation/lagging?
I think the Dodge suffers from fuel vaporisation. The fuel pipes that run up the bulkhead to the changeover tap, then to the fuel pumps are, I think, suffering with the heat produced by the large exhaust manifold close by.
I'd like to insulate the pipes with some wrap-on material, but what a) is available and b) would look right on a 40s vehicle? I'm thinking of the stuff I've seen wrapped around exposed silencers on vintage racers, would that be suitable? The pipes run vertically and horizontally, so any lagging/insulation would need to be able to grip on ok.
thanks, R _________________ Rick (Admin. oldclassiccar.co.uk)
Various 1930s-1960s relics - Austin, Morris, Bedford, Dodge etc.
The Thermo Shield Tape (bottom of that page) is described as being suitable to lag fuel pipes, but wouldn't look very nice under the Dodge's bonnet IMHO. I prefer the look of the exhaust wrap material, but that's designed to keep heat in, rather than reflect it back which is what I need .. if I could find some white-coloured Thermo Shield Tape then I'd go with that, but if nothing else turns up I'll have to go with silver (which would be most efficient I suppose, but wouldn't look very nice...)
Lagging the manifold would be too tricky, plus I don't want that getting any hotter than it has to either.
R _________________ Rick (Admin. oldclassiccar.co.uk)
Various 1930s-1960s relics - Austin, Morris, Bedford, Dodge etc.
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1116 Location: Chesterfield
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject:
Old type lagging was usually asbestos based and as such is obviously unobtainable.
However, most inboard engine canal boats have exhausts lagged with the accepable alternative which looks much the same.
If that fits the bill,it should be readily available from boat yards or chandlers.
I have used it on my Gentry.
Jim. _________________ Quote from my late Dad:- You only need a woman and a car and you have all the problems you
are ever likely to want". Computers had not been invented then!
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