Paul:
The tube on my oil connector is broken at approximately the same place.
The cracks and eventual breakage HAVE to be caused by vibration.
60 + years of vibration. Bending the tube may cause a failure in the
integrity of the tubing.
Just my two cents worth..........
Jerry


1 1951 Chev Panel with a 350 small block, automatic tranny.
1 2004 Chev 2500 HD pickup... stock
1 1950 Chev 5 window pickup; 261 c.i. engine, 4 on the floor.

With lots of time and money, any Stovebolt can be restored.