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The lines to and from the engine into the filter are small diameter hydraulic lines. I do not care to follow the instructions of plugging, drilling, and tapping the holes in my block to convert my filtration system to full flow, if I do not have to. So, I am trying to find the largest diameter lines to increase the current 20% filtration system.

Yesterday, I read the conversion from the 20% filtration to full flow as described by Phat. His article showed to use copper. I have previously asked about fuel lines but was told the lines are not acceptable. I do not know why but either fuel lines clog or deteriorate.

Does everyone out there use the lines either from one of our friendly venders or what? Is copper an option? Or do you put on a male end and use hydraulic line with a hose clamp?

TIA

One problem that I see that will happen is that you will reduce the flow of oil going to the engine. Remember, this is a bypass system, and that when more oil that goes through the filter, the volume and pressure of oil going to your bearings and valve train will be reduced unless you're also installing a high volume oil pump.

Fred,

Thanks. I didn't think about that. I forgot this is an add-on, a by pass system. I guess I will get out the books and see who sells the lines.

Thanks again,

Did you find any out there I need new ones for my truck too....?????

Take the lines to your parts store. They should be able to match them. If not, they can tell you where to go to get some made locally.

When I got my 49 some one had already change over from the original lines to what I have now. However shortly after getting the engine started I found that one line was damaged.

The lines that I used are plastic semi transparent and felible. They are used in conjunction with brass fittings made by a conpany called Swedge lok (sp?). So far I have no complaints and it is nice to see the lines have oil going thru them.

Good luck