Wiper cable tubing

[jakester888]

Need a vendor recommendation for the Lucas Wiper cable tubing/shroud. You can see an example in this photo here. The tubing/shroud surrounds and protects the wiper cable which rotates inside.

Where can I buy this tubing/shroud?

wiper1.jpg

[michael everson]

Go to any parts store and get a 3/8 nickel copper brake line. Works perfect.
Mike

[CraigS]

I agree. The Ni-cad is nice and soft so the gradual curve is easy. But, more importantly, the slight flare needed on each end is relatively easy to do even w/o a flare tool.

[Jeff Kleiner]

And add lots of white grease to the cable when you do the final assembly.

Jeff

[jakester888]

Excellent - thank you.

[totem]

Go to any parts store and get a 3/8 nickel copper brake line. Works perfect.
Mike

Mine is 5/16"

[CDXXVII]

Same thing here, 5/16" line and remember you need to flare the ends.

Also, as stated earlier, use plenty of white grease.

[AC Bill]

My wiper kit from FFR included a tube with it. It was aluminum though, and many builder had issues with making clean flares. Opted to go with copper tubing instead. and it worked fine.

[PeteH]

Thanks Jakester, that pic answered a few questions I had. I have the wiper kit form FF also and was wondering where it mounted. Can I ask where you got the heater unit from? I am going to have to add one to my 289 roadster build.

[Avalanche325]

I used aluminum. Crimp the far end to keep dirt out.

[Mark Reynolds]

5/16" steel fuel line tubing