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oldrelics · 10-02-2013, 11:33 AM

I have the breather part at the engine, I just need to locate some of that flexible metal road draft tube, approx. 4-5 feet. Where can you buy that stuff?

I think its like 3/4" id diameter ..?

Mike51Merc · 10-02-2013, 11:37 AM

What kind of engine?
I'd suggest a homemade PCV system instead of a homemade draft tube.

oldrelics · 10-02-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike51Merc

What kind of engine?
I'd suggest a homemade PCV system instead of a homemade draft tube.

its a 221 cu flathead, and not interested in anything but a road draft tube.

rotorwrench · 10-02-2013, 12:46 PM

That old flexible metal tube is getting harder to find. All I've seen recently was the large type for exhaust applications. You used to see a lot of bulk oil filler containers that had them and model As with accessory draft tube oil filler caps that had the flex pipe hanging out of the side. You might just have to keep scouring flea-pay to find the old accessories like that or find a funel for automatic transmission service like they used to make. All that stuf is mostly plastic now days. The only other thing I can think of would be for small engine exhaust extension or maybe some kind of conduit for electrical wire. Hot water heaters use flex pipe but it's not the same and the interlocked type.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-02-2013, 12:54 PM

Check some of the Model A on-line catalogs. Bratton's and Snyder's are two that I can think of and I'm sure there are others.

Ole Don · 10-02-2013, 01:04 PM

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I had an Olds with so much blowby I put a rubber hose on and ran it behind the passenger compartment. The hose lasted for years, just keep it away from the exhaust.

1952henry · 10-02-2013, 01:42 PM

Check this out. I read somewhere that JC Whitney had some, didn't have time to search, though. Scroll down to bottom of page. Appears the ID starts at 0.5".

http://www.mcmaster.com/#metal-duct-hose/=ori9f0

rotorwrench · 10-02-2013, 06:01 PM

McMater Carr comes through again. I'm surprised at not only the different sizes available but also the different materials & thicknesses.

frenchy dehoux · 10-02-2013, 06:32 PM

Here is a picture of one that I had modified for my flathead V12.

Frenchy

oldrelics · 10-02-2013, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952henry

Check this out. I read somewhere that JC Whitney had some, didn't have time to search, though. Scroll down to bottom of page. Appears the ID starts at 0.5".

http://www.mcmaster.com/#metal-duct-hose/=ori9f0

That's it! Thanks!

1952henry · 10-03-2013, 07:33 AM

You're welcome.

10-02-2013, 11:33 AM	#1
oldrelics Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 571	Where to get some road draft tube? I have the breather part at the engine, I just need to locate some of that flexible metal road draft tube, approx. 4-5 feet. Where can you buy that stuff? I think its like 3/4" id diameter ..?

10-02-2013, 11:37 AM	#2
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Where to get some road draft tube? What kind of engine? I'd suggest a homemade PCV system instead of a homemade draft tube.

10-02-2013, 12:46 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Where to get some road draft tube? That old flexible metal tube is getting harder to find. All I've seen recently was the large type for exhaust applications. You used to see a lot of bulk oil filler containers that had them and model As with accessory draft tube oil filler caps that had the flex pipe hanging out of the side. You might just have to keep scouring flea-pay to find the old accessories like that or find a funel for automatic transmission service like they used to make. All that stuf is mostly plastic now days. The only other thing I can think of would be for small engine exhaust extension or maybe some kind of conduit for electrical wire. Hot water heaters use flex pipe but it's not the same and the interlocked type.

10-02-2013, 12:54 PM	#5
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Where to get some road draft tube? Check some of the Model A on-line catalogs. Bratton's and Snyder's are two that I can think of and I'm sure there are others. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 10-02-2013 at 09:44 PM.

10-02-2013, 01:04 PM	#6
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Where to get some road draft tube? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had an Olds with so much blowby I put a rubber hose on and ran it behind the passenger compartment. The hose lasted for years, just keep it away from the exhaust.

10-02-2013, 01:42 PM	#7
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,619	Re: Where to get some road draft tube? Check this out. I read somewhere that JC Whitney had some, didn't have time to search, though. Scroll down to bottom of page. Appears the ID starts at 0.5". http://www.mcmaster.com/#metal-duct-hose/=ori9f0 __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

10-02-2013, 06:01 PM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Where to get some road draft tube? McMater Carr comes through again. I'm surprised at not only the different sizes available but also the different materials & thicknesses.

10-03-2013, 07:33 AM	#11
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,619	Re: Where to get some road draft tube? You're welcome. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.