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Craigbro
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 Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:43 am Post subject: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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Just an fyi...
Needed a accelerator cable tube and found that a standard 5/16" brake line is the exact replacement. I purchased a 12" line for $6 and cut off one of the flared ends to length and it worked perfectly.
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runamoc 
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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I used a washer to help with the 'hole' for the tube
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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| runamoc wrote: |
I used a washer to help with the 'hole' for the tube
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Me too.....
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Glenn
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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| Craigbro wrote: |
Just an fyi...
Needed a accelerator cable tube and found that a standard 5/16" brake line is the exact replacement. I purchased a 12" line for $6 and cut off one of the flared ends to length and it worked perfectly.
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I make them from a roll I have and flair it, but if you don't then getting a pre-made piece is a good alternative.
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bsairhead
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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| When I put ict's on my bus I used the stock tube in a different location. |
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oprn
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| Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:31 am Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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I used 1/4" stainless instrument tube the same way.
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Wreck
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| Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:48 am Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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| I use an old speedo cable outer . the flair under the nut works as a stop for the fan shroud . |
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DesertSasquatchXploration
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| Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Tube Alternative for Fan Shroud Feedthrough |
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| Dale M. wrote: |
| runamoc wrote: |
I used a washer to help with the 'hole' for the tube
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Me too..... |
Gotta love the Hillman Group started in 1964 by Max W. Hillman Sr, Billions made selling washers nuts and bolts sold in every hardware store across the Country. You can find a Hillman washer in every residential home garage coast to coast. (Unless your neighbor drives a Tesla) The fact we can still buy a pack of zinc plated washers for under 2 dollars in 2024 is pretty cool. |
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