Need heat riser tube fabricated

[Teamsterdug 0]

Anyone know if there is a place in the Chicago area that could fabricate a new heat riser tube for 66 LeSabre (right manifold to Carter AFB)? I have the broken old piece(s) that were original. I'm not very talented at doing anything with tubing! Thanks in advance for any direction.

[Smartin 1,795]

I'm willing to bet there are a few folks on the board here that have an extra one or 2 of these tubes.

Also, check the v8buick board. This part was a common between most of the models.

[John Chapman 0]

Teamster,

I can share my experience with fabricating these. I needed one for my '65 300, and discovered that replacements were made of unobtanium. The fix was pretty simple. Because the carb end had some very tight bends in the tube, the considered opinion of folks with experience was that it would be difficult/impossible to duplicate. The fix was to purchase a length of 3/16 brake line and a compression coupling. Then I cut the bad end off (manifold end) and bent the new tube to fit to the manifold, trimmed the other end to fit to the original piece and joined them with the coupling. Fortunately, the fitting 'hides' behind the exhaust manifold and isn't readily noticable.

Good luck!

JMC

[Teamsterdug 0]

It took me a few moments of scratching my head to figure out what the heck "unobtanium" was but finally got it!! Thanks for the suggestion. In the mean time.... anyone have a heat riser tube for a 340c.i. w/Carter AFB they want to part with?