Originally posted by superdave013
I wonder why they even put the hex up by the threads in the first place?
Because they build them out of hex and don't have to mill it in. Cheaper.
see any difference in these.
this is prolly the -6 fitting you use, or close to it. I bet you have nicked the new powder coat on the fuel bowls a few times installing them.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...3Holley_-6.jpg
Take a look at these puppys.
Notice that you can get a wrench on it.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data..._new_style.jpg
-8 fittings are the same way. I wonder why they even put the hex up by the threads in the first place?
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...ley_-8-med.jpg
These long female ones are the same way too. Hex where you can get at it, what a concept.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...ong_female.jpg
Originally posted by superdave013
I wonder why they even put the hex up by the threads in the first place?
Because they build them out of hex and don't have to mill it in. Cheaper.
Originally posted by Rexone
Because they build them out of hex and don't have to mill it in. Cheaper.
cost was the same for me.
dave those are much nicer! and i bet for those with powder coated stuff they kick ass. ( used to have powdercoated bowls)