Custom/Hybrid trim tube size

[dustin272]

I have read a lot on the size of the trim tube, but why are people using 1/2 to 3/4 inch tubes. Is there a problem with going smaller? I was thinking of going with a piece of aluminum tube just big enough for the cable to fit though.

 

[chad]

thats what I did , but used copper

 

[Mark44]

Depends on how you seal and hold the cable in place I use 1/2" PVC and in the engine bay I have a seal tight connector attached with a couple to the PVC holding and sealing the cable.


Mark44

 

[Roo]

1/2" aluminum tubing is what my FS-1 came with... cable fits perfectly.

 

[dustin272]

Chad how did you seal it?

 

[The Penguin]

I used 1/2" aluminum, sealed with 5200 on each end.

 

[dustin272]

That's what I needed to hear. Thanks

 

[OCD Solutions]

I used 1/2" ID stainless tubing. The diameter needs to be large enough to clear the cable end that fits into the trim lever. If I had a way to recrimp that end back on i could have used my stock siphon tube.

 

[#ZERO]

I use seamless 316 stainless steel tubing that was .375" diameter with a .028" wall thickness and its 20 inches long.

You can purchase the tubing at http://www.onlinemetals.com/

Also Pro-Tec sells the same tubing for their trim system for $14.95 and their rubber seal boots are $2.95 each.

There's no need to go any larger than the 3/8-inch size unless you're trying to flood the ski faster when a leak develops.

 

[ksarge91]

I used half inch only because that's the only size cord gripped I could find.

 

[dustin272]

I got the tube in tonight! I used a piece of aluminum slightly bigger than the siphon tube. I took the siphon tube out and put the new tube in. Thanks for all the help.