Drain hose ?

[PaulK]

1. Where does the drain hose that connects to the shelf just under the soft top hinge at the B post, terminate?

2. On a series V that has two license plate lights on the bumper, what goes in these holes?



New dash pad going on.


Series V

 

[alpine_64]

Goes out through the rear wheel arch at its leading face, you'll see a hole in there for it to poke out

 

[PaulK]

Thanks Michael

 

[Derek]

As to the holes, on my SV the wires for the lamps are routed through a grommet in the center hole and the other two have rubber plugs. No idea if this is factory correct.

Derek

 

[PaulK]

Stupid me, if it was a snake it would have bit me. Was looking way to low thinking the hose went straight down, but there it is 3 " from the drain panel.

Thanks Michael

 

[JonPiz]

re hose

what hose do you use as mine seems to kink so the water doesnt drain through?

 

[65beam]

hose

I go to the local autozone or advance and buy the funnel that has roughly an 18 inch black tube on it. the tubing is the size you need and once you cut it to the length you want it fits thru the wheel well opening. it's cheaper than buying the tubing somewhere else. I'm sure you have similar stores in the U.K. so give it a try. I've used this on all the alpine restorations we have done.

 

[JonPiz]

I go to the local autozone or advance and buy the funnel that has roughly an 18 inch black tube on it. the tubing is the size you need and once you cut it to the length you want it fits thru the wheel well opening. it's cheaper than buying the tubing somewhere else. I'm sure you have similar stores in the U.K. so give it a try. I've used this on all the alpine restorations we have done.

Not sure what type of pipe you mean. When I have attached a bit of pipe to the pipe under the drain hole and then put it through the hole in the wheel well, it bends more or less at a 90 degree angle and closes the pipe. Do you have any photos?

 

[65beam]

hose

this is a very thin wall black tube that doesn't kink. I would have to pull a wheel to take a photo and since it's a dark hole I doubt the tubing would show. besides that I can't get photos from my camera to post on this site.

 

[hartmandm]

Maybe your pipe length is too long? Here's a photo of my original damaged pipe. I think the pipe should have a gentle bend to it and where the pipe exits into the wheel well, it looks like it should have approximately a 45 degree angle from horizontal.

Mike

 

[JonPiz]

re

That photo is perfect thanks. I just need to find the right sort of pipe I think. Thanks for your replies

 

[alpine_64]

Maybe your pipe length is too long? Here's a photo of my original damaged pipe. I think the pipe should have a gentle bend to it and where the pipe exits into the wheel well, it looks like it should have approximately a 45 degree angle from horizontal.

Mike

I note you still have the factory plug to block the shoulder bolt mount ... Time to get 3 point belts!!

 

[hartmandm]

That is why I took those photos. I was considering upgrading to 3 point seat belts and was checking out the mounting location. I am 6'4" and my conclusion was that the factory 3rd mount location is too low and the shoulder belt will do more harm than good.

Mike

 

[PaulK]

Thanks Derek
That makes good sense to me.

 

[PaulK]

Hartmandm,
I replaced mine with Gates Rubber Co, Fuel and vapor hose, 1/2' id. this hose fits the drain nipple at top real snugly, did not need a hose clamp just lubed it with Windex glass cleaner and worked it up on the nipple. The hole in the inner fender is slightly smaller than the OD of the 1/2" hose so it forms its own seal there also.
No kinks, just a gentle bend down and back.

 

[hartmandm]

Excellent info. I'll pick up some of that hose and replace my sorry original drain hoses.

FYI - I did take a look at the AutoZone and Pep Boys web sites and stopped in to an Advance Auto parts today looking for the funnel Bob (65Beam) mentioned. I didn't find that funnel. They all sell a cheap funnel with a long clear hose, but the hose does not even keep its shape. It may be the case the funnel Bob found in the past is no longer available.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[alpine_64]

I am 6'4" and my conclusion was that the factory 3rd mount location is too low and the shoulder belt will do more harm than good.

Mike

Mike, I know the 10deg up or down rule from the point of your shoulder, so yes, a 3 point belt might hurt your back in a decent hit.... But in a small bump it will still help... And I think in a bug hit it will help... I'm 6'2†and with lsos only I can touch my forehead to the screen if I Kean forward... Better to have a back injury than your head inserted through the top of the screen frame ... My .02

 

[hartmandm]

I appreciate the alternate view. I'll take it under consideration. I had not ruled out going with the 3 pt belt system.

Mike

 

[PaulK]

Photo of the drain hose I used.

 

[JonPiz]

re

I eventually cut a length off my garden hose and it was a perfect fit!! The wife didnt notice it about 12" shorter