Can anyone tell me the thread and size of the unions for the oil return pipe?
Also should the pipe be copper or something else? Where could I get new fittings from?
Sorry for all the questions
Thanks
1929 M5 Oil return pipe
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Re: 1929 M5 Oil return pipe
Hi Angelo
The unions are BSP (British Standard Pipe) fittings and are still widely sold as gas fittings, 8mm copper pipe is a very close match for the imperial pipe originally used and is widely available. I'd recommend getting a pipe bender to achieve smooth curves - don't go crazy and spend a lot of money, I think Mine cost less than A$20.
Cheers
Tim
The unions are BSP (British Standard Pipe) fittings and are still widely sold as gas fittings, 8mm copper pipe is a very close match for the imperial pipe originally used and is widely available. I'd recommend getting a pipe bender to achieve smooth curves - don't go crazy and spend a lot of money, I think Mine cost less than A$20.
Cheers
Tim
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Re: 1929 M5 Oil return pipe
Thanks Tim that's helpful - I have that size pipe and a bender so just the fittings needed now.
Tim K wrote: ↑Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:16 am Hi Angelo
The unions are BSP (British Standard Pipe) fittings and are still widely sold as gas fittings, 8mm copper pipe is a very close match for the imperial pipe originally used and is widely available. I'd recommend getting a pipe bender to achieve smooth curves - don't go crazy and spend a lot of money, I think Mine cost less than A$20.
Cheers
Tim