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#80975 08/04/2007 4:50 AM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 66 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 66 | I need the metal oil line that goes from the pump to the block on a '55 235 straight 6. I removed my oil pan to check out the loss in oil pressure and found that line all mangled. Apparently someone tried to remove it without dropping the pump.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you!
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#80976 08/04/2007 5:01 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,851 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,851 | I believe a new line can be formed from a 1/2" steel fuel line and a tubing bender. The end fittings are regular compression sleeve type fittings, available at any hardware store, and/or most good auto parts places.
Jerry
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#80977 08/04/2007 5:04 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Andy,
I might be way off base on this, but can't you buy a hunk of copper tubing, two ferrules and reuse the old nuts to make a new line? I have either done this, or seen it done...don't remember which!
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#80978 08/04/2007 5:31 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 66 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 66 | I'll try to make a new line. I just thought it would be easier if someone had one lying around. | | |
#80979 08/07/2007 12:10 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 66 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 66 | The old line is actually 7/16" steel and I can't find steel or copper in 7/16" anywhere. I'm going to use a 3/8" brake line with flared ends and some new adapters into the block and pump. Anybody see a problem with using 1/16" smaller line? The hole going through the block will still be the same size anyways... | | |
#80980 08/07/2007 3:04 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,851 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,851 | I believe I'd adapt a 1/2" line instead of a 3/8", just for the extra volume capacity. There should be inverted flare to pipe thread fittings available to make the transition from the pump and the block to the tubing fittings.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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