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Oil Tubes - Solid or Expandable?
On a total rebuild, what's the consensus on which type oil tubes would be best to use - the Solids or the Expandables?
The expandables come in a Pelican kit - all the needed tubes and rings...the solids are purchased seperately. That would seem to imply the rebuild should have the kit, but from the pictures I see of the rebuilds, most use the solids. So, what's the preference and why? please. thanks! jim
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09-07-2005, 06:39 PM
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I used solids. One or make that 4 less joints to fail.
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Solid - why not? Even tho the expandables don't leak, why not go for the cleaner look?
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Go solid. If they ever leak in the future they are easy enough to replace with expandables.
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09-08-2005, 01:53 AM
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Used solids on my rebuild.
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09-08-2005, 05:01 AM
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Solid = lighter, cheaper, less chance of leaks. It's a no brainer.
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If I have them, I use solids for three (for the reasons given by others), and a collapsible for the one nearest the oil pump scavenge outlet fitting (nearest #3 cylinder). That way I can always get a wrench conveniently on the fitting and its attachment if something needs tightening or to be removed (like the oil line) between teardowns.
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09-08-2005, 09:28 AM
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I used soilds when I rebuilt my motor.
The book I have says there is no real advantage to either. It seems it is a matter of preferance. I agree that the solids have less places to leak than the others. Just a thought but your rebuild did come with new collapsible ones so if you dont want to buy soilds dont.
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The only disadvantage of the solids is the fact that you better not forget to install them before you slap the cam housings on. I was glad that my buddy had collapsible tubes when we did his top end.
 My pal had bought some nice turned collapsible Al tubes. I think they are made by Weltmeister. The best looking part I have seen come from that company to date. They may be worth looking into ... George |
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