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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | I am looking to replace the line from the motor to the oil pressure gauge , but when I take the old one to the FLAPS all i get are stares  .Seems like the old line had fittings that crimped themselves to the line as it was tightened similar to a compression fitting ,but not quite. So what am I missing? What has everyone else done? Thanks in advance for your time.
Jessica's TruckThe true definition of insanity: To do the same thing the same way repeatedly and expect a different result each time. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Village_Idiot, that system was called "threaded sleeve", Weatherhead still make it. The nuts for 1/8" tube are p/n 6100X2, if you need anything else to put it back together just let us know, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | 3B,
As always thanks for the info it is much appreciated.I did a google search for Weatherhead and came up with a site for Eaton which apparently bought out Weatherhead.I searched their site for part # 6100 and came up empty so I searched "threaded sleeve" and came up empty. Do you know of a supplief for this item? I even tried MSC which is a distributor of the Weatherhead fittings....just not these.
Again thank you for your time.
Jessica's TruckThe true definition of insanity: To do the same thing the same way repeatedly and expect a different result each time. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | chevs of the 40s has it. link probably other suppliers do as well. regards, Leon | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Village_Idiot, you are correct Eaton did acquire Weatherhead I did get a couple of 6100X2 nuts a couple of weeks ago from my FLAPS for a friends 54 Buick. When you search use the whole number "6100X2" 6100 is just the series part identifier and without the "X2" it doesn't represent a part. Any good FLAPS that has sold Weatherhead would recognise the number and would be able to check for availability if they don't stock it, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Weatherhead/Eaton
Brass Threaded Sleeve
Tube Connection / Fitting, 0.125 in (3.2 mm)
Part Number: WH 6100X2
Product Line: Weatherhead
$0.69 at USA NAPA
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. The wealth of knowledge here is amazing.
Your time is greatly appreciated.
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