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crm318 · 05-12-2008, 11:12 PM

i had to remove my factory oil pressure fitting from the back of my block and it was if someone put it on with an impact wrench. i had to cut the line at the fitting and i destroyed the fitting trying to get it off. im now trying to find the factory fitting at autoparts stores but i have had abosolutly no luck. what should i do?

Sammy · 05-12-2008, 11:57 PM

Removing em with anything but a six point is a must even used pr of vice grips also. Best to get one from a member a original item or e-bay. I had no luck w/replacement @ the parts store either.

HoupPhotography · 05-13-2008, 12:08 AM

Is it the copper or plastic line? If it's plastic it will be an easier fix with a ball nut (I think that's what it's called, someone will know the proper name if it's wrong), if it's copper you need a flange tool. The nut itself I believe is 7\16, I went to home depot to find one instead of the local auto parts store. You can find both types of nuts I'm talking about there in the plumbing section, possibly a flange tool too.

EDIT: I guess I should of asked, Do you needed the actual fittig that goes into the intake or the nut with the line attached that bolts to the fitting iself? If you have the actual fitting off (the piece that goes into the intake), take it with you to home depot, you can get that there also.

crm318 · 05-13-2008, 04:53 AM

i could have specified better. its the copper line and i need the nut that attaches to the fitting (the upper part with the line in it). it looked like the copper line is pressed into it.

**LockDoc** · 05-13-2008, 05:04 AM

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You will need a 1/8" compression nut & sleeve. Your local hardware store, or auto parts store, or plumbing shop should have it....

It would be the first two parts on this page.

http://www.plumbingworld.com/compres..._fittings.html

LockDoc

70c10 · 05-13-2008, 05:09 AM

Is this the part you need?. I think this is the line that goes from the gauge and connects to the other line at the back of the intake. LockDoc is correct!

HoupPhotography · 05-13-2008, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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You will need a 1/8" compression nut & sleeve. Your local hardware store, or auto parts store, or plumbing shop should have it....

It would be the first two parts on this page.

http://www.plumbingworld.com/compres..._fittings.html

LockDoc

That's it, a compression nut! Sorry for the bad info man!

**LockDoc** · 05-13-2008, 05:10 AM

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Well, after reading your post again scroll on down to the "Compression x Mips Adapters" section on that same page. If you need the part that screws into the block it will be the "1/8" Comp x 1/8" Mips" fitting.

LockDoc

Blazer1970 · 05-13-2008, 01:09 PM

Yup, those are just basic plumbing parts.

05-12-2008, 11:12 PM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	factory oil pressure fitting help i had to remove my factory oil pressure fitting from the back of my block and it was if someone put it on with an impact wrench. i had to cut the line at the fitting and i destroyed the fitting trying to get it off. im now trying to find the factory fitting at autoparts stores but i have had abosolutly no luck. what should i do? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

05-12-2008, 11:57 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: factory oil pressure fitting help Removing em with anything but a six point is a must even used pr of vice grips also. Best to get one from a member a original item or e-bay. I had no luck w/replacement @ the parts store either. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-13-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: factory oil pressure fitting help Is it the copper or plastic line? If it's plastic it will be an easier fix with a ball nut (I think that's what it's called, someone will know the proper name if it's wrong), if it's copper you need a flange tool. The nut itself I believe is 7\16, I went to home depot to find one instead of the local auto parts store. You can find both types of nuts I'm talking about there in the plumbing section, possibly a flange tool too. EDIT: I guess I should of asked, Do you needed the actual fittig that goes into the intake or the nut with the line attached that bolts to the fitting iself? If you have the actual fitting off (the piece that goes into the intake), take it with you to home depot, you can get that there also. __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta Last edited by HoupPhotography; 05-13-2008 at 12:12 AM.

05-13-2008, 04:53 AM	#4
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: factory oil pressure fitting help i could have specified better. its the copper line and i need the nut that attaches to the fitting (the upper part with the line in it). it looked like the copper line is pressed into it. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

05-13-2008, 05:04 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,068	Re: factory oil pressure fitting help - You will need a 1/8" compression nut & sleeve. Your local hardware store, or auto parts store, or plumbing shop should have it.... It would be the first two parts on this page. http://www.plumbingworld.com/compres..._fittings.html LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-13-2008, 05:09 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: factory oil pressure fitting help Is this the part you need?. I think this is the line that goes from the gauge and connects to the other line at the back of the intake. LockDoc is correct! Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 05-13-2008 at 05:11 AM.

05-13-2008, 05:10 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,068	Re: factory oil pressure fitting help - Well, after reading your post again scroll on down to the "Compression x Mips Adapters" section on that same page. If you need the part that screws into the block it will be the "1/8" Comp x 1/8" Mips" fitting. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-13-2008, 01:09 PM	#9
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: factory oil pressure fitting help Yup, those are just basic plumbing parts. __________________ Tim

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