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edintheclouds	12/04/2015 11:26:10
50 forum posts 1 photos	Hi, Recently purchased a used Simplex loco, only to find rubber hose has been used to connect the side tank outlets to the axle driven feed pump. Does anyone know where I can buy hose that will slide on 5/16" copper tube with about 1/8" wall thickness? Many thanks Les
mechman48	12/04/2015 12:06:43
2947 forum posts 468 photos	B & Q sell clear plastic hose that should fit.. 6mm id warmed up should fit.. also sells coloured if you need it to match George.
edintheclouds	12/04/2015 15:39:09
50 forum posts 1 photos	Thanks, walked round my local B & Q 2 or 3 times yesterday, couldn't find any plastic tube. Cheers Les
Michael Gilligan	12/04/2015 15:49:21
23121 forum posts 1360 photos	ed You might find something appropriate at Demon Tweeks, or any motorsport dealer. MichaelG.
Roger Woollett	12/04/2015 17:04:00
148 forum posts 6 photos	You might try Halfords for windscreen washer tube. Roger
mechman48	12/04/2015 17:06:50
2947 forum posts 468 photos	Try near where they keep the free length chains / security chains / hoses, that's where my local store has it... tends to be down on floor level... or... Machine Mart .. air hose Halfords... vacuum hose - 5mm George. Edited By mechman48 on 12/04/2015 17:40:52
Les Jones 1	12/04/2015 18:39:05
2292 forum posts 159 photos	Hi Les, Last year I bought some 6mm silicone rubber tube from this seller on ebay. This pushes over 8mm tube OK. the tube I bought was clear but he lists it in black as well. Another Les.
V8Eng	13/04/2015 08:33:03
1826 forum posts 1 photos	This company seemed to have a good range on their stand at Sandown MEX. LINK
edintheclouds	13/04/2015 09:39:09
50 forum posts 1 photos	Thank you all for the links. Cheers Les

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