he
163-27 shown is the original lower carburetor fuel
pipe that runs to the float bowl. It is a spendy piece
as it is moulded out of heat resistant neoprene. This
piece is for 1600s and 2000s that have the "180
degree" SU carbs. See the carb nozzle info
page
for information on determining which type carburetor
you have. Originally the 1968's had the 90 degree
carbs and the 1969-1970 had the 180 degree carbs but
cars can have either. Check all your carb pieces; many
cars have had their pieces scrambled into an omelet of
both which does NOT work properly.
The
DN16-16 is a piece out of an aftermarket carb kit that
is intended to be used for the 163-27. It does flex to
make the curve of the 163-27 without crushing; but use
it at your own risk. I know people resist spending the
money on the original; even though theirs is cracked,
or so stiff it is affecting the operation of the fuel
nozzle. I've seen pieces of normal fuel line used that
jam the nozzle into the needle or render the carb
almost inoperative. Be sure to use clamps as with the
original.
Note:
The DN16-16 looks much smaller in the picture; it
isn't.