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67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-03-2005, 11:13 PM

one of the last pieces i need for now is tranny lines. what do i do for them?parts stores dont seem to have them.

skokie · 02-03-2005, 11:16 PM

The board vendors may have them and prebent to boot.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-03-2005, 11:24 PM

we'll see if anyone responds...

bagged91 · 02-03-2005, 11:27 PM

And if the board vendors don't have them, contact www.inlinetube.com , they have prebent stainless steel transmission lines available with OEM plated fittings or stainless steel fittings. I used their brake lines w/stainless fittings for my 91 and they were dead on and worth every penny...

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-03-2005, 11:37 PM

how much are tranny ones from them?

Blue Beard · 02-03-2005, 11:51 PM

I've used the fuel line tubing and bent them myself....not that hard to make with a tubing bender.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-03-2005, 11:57 PM

i have access to a tubing bender and double flare set at school. but i dont know how to map out exactly what i need

krue · 02-04-2005, 01:04 AM

Get some heavy gauge wire and mock it up the way you want it.

Johnny05 · 02-04-2005, 02:13 AM

I used 2 6ft metal lines from an auto parts store and bent them using wire as a template. At the front of the truck I cut the flared ends off and ran rubber hose to trans cooler. Since mine was converted from a manual to auto trans the radiator isn't setup with an integrated cooler so I ran a seperate external type.

68w/sbc406 · 02-04-2005, 02:30 AM

cant you just go to a JY and grab some clean them up and use them

**COBALT** · 02-04-2005, 02:48 AM

Inline tube is a good source. I went to them for my cooling lines for my turbo 400. Go to their site for pricing.

The only thing I found difficult was the lines wouldn't fit the clips that went under the oil pan bolts. I also had to figure out which one went on top and which one went on bottom. Getting them to line up with the transmission meant tweaking them a bit, and I couldn't use the clips that keep them together...it may mean making your own may be a better option if you want them to fit and look perfect, but it takes practice.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-04-2005, 03:39 AM

i have a tranny cooler...how do i do that? does it go like...out of the trans to the cooler out the cooler in the radiator out the radiator and back to the trans? or what?

dwaite72lnghrn · 02-04-2005, 06:41 AM

Most tranny coolers are before the rad. Like trans to trans cooler to rad to trans. You can actually cool the trans fluid to much and cause problems so they want it through the rad last so it will keep it at least 180*.

mrein3 · 02-04-2005, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyC10Stepside

i have a tranny cooler...how do i do that? does it go like...out of the trans to the cooler out the cooler in the radiator out the radiator and back to the trans? or what?

Being that your location is PA you would want to run the fluid from the tranny (hot) to the external cooler (cold) to the tank in the radiator (warm) then back to the transmission like dwaite72lnghrn said. You don't want it too cold.

I bought the in-line tubes pre-bent from LMC or some other supplier. It was well worth the money. They sell you perfectly bent pieces for not much more than what you would spend on two straight pieces that you would then have to mess with.

Then when you get your nice new lines all hooked up you have to cut one at the radiator for the external cooler.

When I first plumbed in my external cooler I used the rubber hose that was supplied in the box with the cooler. One or two months later my boat and I were on the side of the road with a burst hose waiting for my wife to come and rescue me. After that road side repair I bought more solid line and bent it to go under the core support to and from the engine compartment. Now I have just 4 three or so inch splices of rubber hose. And a hunk of that size hose in the tool box next to a quart of tranny fluid.

Dean · 02-04-2005, 09:25 AM

I used hoses from Aeroquip on my trans cooler. They have fittings on all the ends. I didn't want any push on hoses leaking. The Aeroquip hoses are used on race cars, etc. You can find them at any speed shop, summit, etc

I would have just made new steel lines if I wasn't using the cooler.

I didn't go thru the radiatior with mine since I don't use it in any cold weather.

smokekiki · 02-04-2005, 09:31 AM

You can get fittings with a barbed end that will fit the trans line. If you want to run rubber line to the cooler You can do it without cutting the steel line.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 02-04-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyC10Stepside

i have a tranny cooler...how do i do that? does it go like...out of the trans to the cooler out the cooler in the radiator out the radiator and back to the trans? or what?

so this is right?

junkyardjohn · 02-04-2005, 12:38 PM

YOU CAN JUST USE 3/8" STEEL BRAKE TUBING. IT'S AVAILABLE IN VARIOS LENGTHS & IS SIMPLE TO BEND USING A TUBING BENDER OR JUST BENT AROUND A COKE BOTTLE. MAKE SURE THAT FOR ANY RUBBER HOSES YOU USE TRANSMISSION HOSE (FUEL LINE WONT HOLD UP). I LIKE TO RUN IT FROM THE TRANNY TO THE COOLER TO THE RADIATOR & BACK TO THE RADIATOR. I ALSO LIKE TO DOUBLE CLAMP EVERY FITTING THAT DOESN'T HAVE A BARB.

JOHN

cduster · 02-05-2005, 02:38 AM

I normally put a little flare on any tubing I am going to put a hose over.

Dan

02-03-2005, 11:13 PM	#1
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	what to do for tranny lines? one of the last pieces i need for now is tranny lines. what do i do for them?parts stores dont seem to have them. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-03-2005, 11:16 PM	#2
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	The board vendors may have them and prebent to boot. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-03-2005, 11:24 PM	#3
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	we'll see if anyone responds... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-03-2005, 11:27 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	And if the board vendors don't have them, contact www.inlinetube.com , they have prebent stainless steel transmission lines available with OEM plated fittings or stainless steel fittings. I used their brake lines w/stainless fittings for my 91 and they were dead on and worth every penny... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-03-2005, 11:37 PM	#5
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	how much are tranny ones from them? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-03-2005, 11:51 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I've used the fuel line tubing and bent them myself....not that hard to make with a tubing bender. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-03-2005, 11:57 PM	#7
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	i have access to a tubing bender and double flare set at school. but i dont know how to map out exactly what i need __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-04-2005, 01:04 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Get some heavy gauge wire and mock it up the way you want it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-04-2005, 02:13 AM	#9
Johnny05 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 73	I used 2 6ft metal lines from an auto parts store and bent them using wire as a template. At the front of the truck I cut the flared ends off and ran rubber hose to trans cooler. Since mine was converted from a manual to auto trans the radiator isn't setup with an integrated cooler so I ran a seperate external type.

02-04-2005, 02:30 AM	#10
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	cant you just go to a JY and grab some clean them up and use them __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-04-2005, 02:48 AM	#11
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Inline tube is a good source. I went to them for my cooling lines for my turbo 400. Go to their site for pricing. The only thing I found difficult was the lines wouldn't fit the clips that went under the oil pan bolts. I also had to figure out which one went on top and which one went on bottom. Getting them to line up with the transmission meant tweaking them a bit, and I couldn't use the clips that keep them together...it may mean making your own may be a better option if you want them to fit and look perfect, but it takes practice. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

02-04-2005, 03:39 AM	#12
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	i have a tranny cooler...how do i do that? does it go like...out of the trans to the cooler out the cooler in the radiator out the radiator and back to the trans? or what? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

02-04-2005, 06:41 AM	#13
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Most tranny coolers are before the rad. Like trans to trans cooler to rad to trans. You can actually cool the trans fluid to much and cause problems so they want it through the rad last so it will keep it at least 180*. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

02-04-2005, 09:25 AM	#15
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I used hoses from Aeroquip on my trans cooler. They have fittings on all the ends. I didn't want any push on hoses leaking. The Aeroquip hoses are used on race cars, etc. You can find them at any speed shop, summit, etc I would have just made new steel lines if I wasn't using the cooler. I didn't go thru the radiatior with mine since I don't use it in any cold weather.

02-04-2005, 09:31 AM	#16
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	You can get fittings with a barbed end that will fit the trans line. If you want to run rubber line to the cooler You can do it without cutting the steel line. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires



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02-04-2005, 12:38 PM	#18
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	YOU CAN JUST USE 3/8" STEEL BRAKE TUBING. IT'S AVAILABLE IN VARIOS LENGTHS & IS SIMPLE TO BEND USING A TUBING BENDER OR JUST BENT AROUND A COKE BOTTLE. MAKE SURE THAT FOR ANY RUBBER HOSES YOU USE TRANSMISSION HOSE (FUEL LINE WONT HOLD UP). I LIKE TO RUN IT FROM THE TRANNY TO THE COOLER TO THE RADIATOR & BACK TO THE RADIATOR. I ALSO LIKE TO DOUBLE CLAMP EVERY FITTING THAT DOESN'T HAVE A BARB. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-05-2005, 02:38 AM	#19
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	I normally put a little flare on any tubing I am going to put a hose over. Dan

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