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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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so i just installed the bmr tb bypass kit but i can't get it to clear the pulley. i have a lid, and slp bellow, what can i do so the tube doesn't rub against the pulley? i was just gonna run to the store and see if they have any tuning that i can rig it to go passed the pulley.
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so i just installed the bmr tb bypass kit but i can't get it to clear the pulley. i have a lid, and slp bellow, what can i do so the tube doesn't rub against the pulley? i was just gonna run to the store and see if they have any tuning that i can rig it to go passed the pulley.
Zip Tie it around the TB or the smooth bellow.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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may try that. hopefully i have some zipties laying around that are big enough to go around the bellows. thanks for the input
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Wait till Zeke aint lookin and steal his... Thats what I am gonna do.
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remember Sir my TA is insured by mr Smith & mrs wesson`s affordable life insurance!
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i used a zip tie as well
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remember Sir my TA is insured by mr Smith & mrs wesson`s affordable life insurance!
yawn...remember he's a cop so in a stressful situation he can't hit the side of a barn from 20 feet....so go for it.
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mine did that, then i installed a longer piece of tubing and tied it off out of the way
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i got it all ziptied outta the way. no problems
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