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Offline chrisbeck

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Brake pipe routing - Spyder chassis
« on: Thursday,May 05, 2022, 03:44:56 AM »
Has anyone got pictures or a drawing of the brake pipe routing for a RHD Spyder Special chassis with a single servo? I'm rebuilding a Federal Special in the UK and toying with putting the servo in the front. My chassis has pipe clips both sides inside the lower spine. Any advice?

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Re: Brake pipe routing - Spyder chassis
« Reply #1 on: Thursday,May 05, 2022, 04:30:42 AM »
Chris, My LHD spyder chassis came with pipe clips for both left and right drive. If you like I can draw a picture you can reverse.
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Re: Brake pipe routing - Spyder chassis
« Reply #2 on: Thursday,May 05, 2022, 04:55:20 AM »
Thanks Sandy, I wondered if there were redundant clips. A sketch would be great if you can spare the time. Strangely there is no drawing for RHD with servo in the manual?
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Re: Brake pipe routing - Spyder chassis
« Reply #3 on: Thursday,May 05, 2022, 05:56:39 AM »
My Europa is an S2. No servos. Would you still like the other pipe routing?

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Re: Brake pipe routing - Spyder chassis
« Reply #4 on: Thursday,May 05, 2022, 08:23:18 AM »
Don't worry Sandy, very nice of you to offer. If I get stuck on a specific point I'll give you a shout. It can't be too difficult, it's just that I'm not replicating the original. Chris

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Re: Brake pipe routing - Spyder chassis
« Reply #5 on: Thursday,May 05, 2022, 08:46:37 AM »
It’s all pretty straightforward.  Much shorter brake pipe runs with the booster up front.  I would use a metal tube for the bulk of the vacuum routing though.  Also remember flexible vacuum hose needs to be reinforced and oil proof.