Why not flexi copper

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Dub and Dubber, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. Dub and Dubber

    Dub and Dubber Supporter

    What with all this talk about having to replace bits of fuel line etc etc I was wondering why it can't be done with Flexi copper ...........?
     
  2. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    and plenty of PTFE :thumbsup:
     
  3. Dub and Dubber

    Dub and Dubber Supporter

    o_O ...
     
  4. Doubt it would be flexible enough!
     
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  5. And the steel would react to the copper i'd guess!
     
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  6. Dub and Dubber

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    This is probably over thinking it but I thought it could be not a straight line link but with a hump/bump like a caterpillar mid "stride"
     
  7. Dub and Dubber

    Dub and Dubber Supporter

    Dang! .... Flexi steel?!
     
  8. That work for vertical movement say but what about horizontal movement? Plus the reaction you'd get with dissimilar metals
     
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  9. No!
     
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  10. Dub and Dubber

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    Spiral/helical?
     
  11. Dub and Dubber

    Dub and Dubber Supporter

    :(
     
  12. This wouldnt eliminate vibration
     
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  13. Dub and Dubber

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    Two humps, at 90 degrees to eachother?
     
  14. :D try it! Doubt it'll work tho
     
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  15. Dub and Dubber

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    No thanks, I believe you!
     
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  16. :thumbsup: Good lad
     
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  17. Dub and Dubber

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    On the other haaaaand ....
    how about three in-line "omega" curves set at 60 degrees to eachother?
    Bit of spring in three Axes ought to do it no?
     
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  18. Because copper would work-harden and pee fuel everywhere.
     
  19. Dub and Dubber

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    Aha! Steel the same?
     
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  20. Pudelwagen

    Pudelwagen Supporter

    Why not use ethanol resistant bio fuel rubber hose?
     

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