Where to buy fuel system fittings and throttle cables?

[justin.schoeman]

OK - If I intend to get the engine running once I have finished the rebuild, I will need to get the fuel system and throttles finished...

I still need to find a finger strainer (to go in the tank), and the fittings to hook it all up. Any idea where to get these, or should I just order from Aircraft Spruce? (OR, would a fuel petcock assembly from a motorbike tank work?)

Also need to get bowden cables and fittings to put together the throttle system? Any local suppliers?

Any other hints as to general supplies, and where to get them?

Thanks!

Justin

PS: I am in Pretoria, so local suppliers, or places that do deliveries are best!

[Splinter]

If you want to build your own throttle cables try Rono Services in Springs. They sell the cable and sleeves by the meter and in many diff sizes. They also supply the crimpings ect. 011 818 2058

Good Luck
RED

[kloot piloot]

You can also try "the Cable Man" in Michael Brinks street (between 13th and 12th Ave) in Gezina. Lots of gadgets there.

[Morph]

Hyflo are the Fuel attachement guys.

Ask Boet about finger strainers. Made our own for the Bush Babies.

[justin.schoeman]

Thanks guys!

On holiday now, but going to hit the ground running on Thursday. Time to fly!!!

Justin

[Boet]

Strainers I make out of loudspeaker grille. Cut square, roll around a screwdriver shaft of the right dimension, and solder to brass fitting. Voila! Now it has 100`s of small holes to plug with dirt before the fan stops turning. Cables for throttle, chockes etc, larney bicycle shop. ( Aircraft grade bicycle cables. Brass spoke nipples make very strong cable ends. Cut off end, and solder to cable. And NO, do not use SS cables. They will not solder!! )