Let's see if I remember how things are pushed through engineering......

Well, even though those aren't critical fittings since they don't carry fuel, I agree the appearance is important... so, OK - maybe we can compromise. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I'll change the brass vacuum fittings except for the 1/16-1/8" NPT adapter fitting and short 1/8" elbow coming off the regulator - unless you can tell me where to find them in aluminum or stainless steel... then I'll be glad to change them - if they fit the available space YOU left for me to work with. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

The welds on the outside of the intake will NOT be ground and polished, since it's desirable to make certain the customer knows how much work went into construction - if we grind and polish it, he'll think we just bent it on a readily-available mandrel. You should have thought about that before specifying tubing..... AND FURTHERMORE, grinding those weld might compromise structural integrity and cause a liability claim which would surely come back on you and cost you your career. OTOH, if you want to make the change in YOUR departmental budget, I'll be glad to do the extra work.... and just in case you're thinking of pushing this further up the line, let me remind you that I have pictures of you at the last office party..... so we're in complete agreement, right? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Frank