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| | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 | I wasn’t sure where to post this. Admin please move or advise which forum is correct. Thanks.
I installed 3 new oil gauges and 3 new copper tubes from the bypass port to the gauge. All 3 leaked at the gauge. You have to be very careful not to overtighten as it will break off the gauge connection. These were compression ferrel type connections.
I finally went with an electrical sensor and gauge. But I would really prefer to use the original gauges. Has anyone else ran into this, and how did you fix it?
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,844 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,844 | Try going to a slightly larger diameter oil pressure line and a flared fitting, not a compression type. I like to use 3/16" copper tubing and flare adapters at both ends of the line, not the usual 1/8" tubing and compression fittings. The diameter of the tubing doesn't change the pressure reading, and if anything, the bigger line might make the gauge respond to pressure changes more quickly.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 | Thanks Jerry. I’ll give that a try.
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
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