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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 63 | I removed the filter & lines on my '54 235 years ago, don't recall why, and connected the line going to the head in the wrong hole (front/return).
Now I'm trying to put it in the right hole (rear/pressurized) but the fitting is the wrong size. I'd like to tee out of the pressurized hole to feed the head and the pressure gauge but I can't figure out the fittings/sizes/threads I need. Does anyone remember what these are? The pressure gauge line is really tiny and the head line is about the same size as the fuel line.
Thanks.
'53 BelAir 261 3spd/OD 4dr
'54 3100 235 3spd
'79 C30 with a '51 235-'57Bellhousing-'67SM420-14bolt dually
'89 V3500 350/465/205 SRW CC
One Chevy just isn't enough.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Classic parts has a kit that contains the hoses & fittings. It has 90 degree elbows & swivel fittings. It makes the job easy.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 63 | Thanks Wrenchbender, I'll end up going back to the filter w/new hoses like you said. But, I was hoping to get it done today (minimal trips to the hardware store) by-passing the filter.
'53 BelAir 261 3spd/OD 4dr
'54 3100 235 3spd
'79 C30 with a '51 235-'57Bellhousing-'67SM420-14bolt dually
'89 V3500 350/465/205 SRW CC
One Chevy just isn't enough.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 63 | Well, I got it plugged. The pressurized line seemed to be 3/8" x 27tpi that connected to the small comp. fitting going to the gauge line. The return & head holes fit 1/4" pipe plugs just fine; now I know why as well. I pulled the rocker cover to make observations.
I get about 30-40psi on the gauge but no oil out of the rocker holes . Now to get my hands really dirty.
'53 BelAir 261 3spd/OD 4dr
'54 3100 235 3spd
'79 C30 with a '51 235-'57Bellhousing-'67SM420-14bolt dually
'89 V3500 350/465/205 SRW CC
One Chevy just isn't enough.
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