dog1 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Hello , i am looking for an international supplier of rubber flexible tubes for engine detailing 1mm , 2mm ext diameter . used to connect oil pumps , tanks etc . A firm specialized in supplying modelers with these small detailing items would be a plus . rgds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Might be easier to use the right diameter wire, with or without insulation. Easier to find and keeps it's shape after it's bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Yes, or solder, easy to bend and hold the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Look for insulated wire with the right size, sheen and texture. I recommend wire with a solid, single-strand wire (as opposed to multi strand wire). It holds its shape better when bent to shape. Also, by baring a short length of the copper wire on the end, and drilling a correspondingly sized hole at the attachment point, it is easy to install and fix in place with a little CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) 🔰 Edited April 11, 2021 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Cool!.. Thanks Case.....🙂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) *nvm* Edited April 11, 2021 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog1 Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 your right , i did purchase some 1mm wired lines in town around the electric hi fi market and they react much better , i rip out just a little both ends to get the valve nipple in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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