Oil Pressure line broke - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 03-02-2007, 02:25 AM

Does anyone know if stores still sell the metal oil pressure line that screws into the back of the block and runs to your oil pressure guage? Mine broke off tonight as I was cleaning the engine.

motopatzo · 03-02-2007, 02:41 AM

I just bought a plastic one, they are probably just as good.

blaserman · 03-02-2007, 03:37 AM

I have the plastic on mine for the last 5 years and no problems with it.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-02-2007, 04:01 AM

plastic might be fine but they do dry out and get very brittle (personal experience) so i wouldnt go with the plastic and you should be able to get the copper or steel line at an auto parts store

cableguy0 · 03-02-2007, 04:13 AM

any store that has gauges should have the copper line kit sitting on the shelf. i know advance and autozone both have them in stock

70c10 · 03-02-2007, 07:45 AM

skokie- PM board member Centsless!. He has one that he is going to list on the board soon!

Madbomber88 · 03-02-2007, 08:05 AM

GMC Pauls has it for $10. Here's the link

http://www.gmcpauls.com/instrument_panel.htm

Fist item listed on the page

timcos · 03-02-2007, 09:02 AM

Is there actual oil that goes through that line or is it just air being pushed?

mrein3 · 03-02-2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcos

Is there actual oil that goes through that line or is it just air being pushed?

Oil.
It never happened to me but I do know a guy that claims he broke one with the car running in his 64 Mustang. He said it is a big mess!

dave2953 · 03-02-2007, 09:42 AM

I ran the nylon line that came with my aftermarket guage and didn't have any problems with it. I switched it out for a metal one that I picked up from Advance for about $12. Most people I've talked to prefer metal over nylon, but it's personal preference. I switched mine because I think the metal looks better.

bobthecop · 03-02-2007, 09:43 AM

I had a plastic one break and all that oil is under 40-60-psi, sure makes a mess, and lots of smoke.

byrd · 03-02-2007, 09:44 AM

Yep it is oil, I was testing some dashes one day and forgot to hook the oil pressure line back up. Started my truck and began to test a dash or two when I felt my right foot getting wet

BIG MESS, but it sure was funny

skokie · 03-02-2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

skokie- PM board member Centsless!. He has one that he is going to list on the board soon!

Jim

Just pmed him.

Thanks

timcos · 03-02-2007, 03:05 PM

So...is there an electrical sender? You know some kind of feeler on the engine wit some voltage sent to a gauge...like a water temp or fuel level?

Would love to get the oil out of the cab...keep it in the engine.

cableguy0 · 03-02-2007, 04:13 PM

the mechanical gauges are the more accurate way to go. theres no reason to eliminate the and go to electric. so long are your line is in good shape it will not leak

skokie · 03-02-2007, 04:30 PM

I took a good look and it appears to be original. So 39 years. Not bad

PanelDeland · 03-02-2007, 05:26 PM

Mine is long enough to cut off and redo the end.

03-02-2007, 02:25 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Oil Pressure line broke Does anyone know if stores still sell the metal oil pressure line that screws into the back of the block and runs to your oil pressure guage? Mine broke off tonight as I was cleaning the engine. __________________ 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

03-02-2007, 02:41 AM	#2
motopatzo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: maple ridge, b.c., canada Posts: 190	Re: Oil Pressure line broke I just bought a plastic one, they are probably just as good.

03-02-2007, 03:37 AM	#3
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: Oil Pressure line broke I have the plastic on mine for the last 5 years and no problems with it. __________________ This is my best friend

03-02-2007, 04:01 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Oil Pressure line broke plastic might be fine but they do dry out and get very brittle (personal experience) so i wouldnt go with the plastic and you should be able to get the copper or steel line at an auto parts store __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-02-2007, 04:13 AM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Oil Pressure line broke any store that has gauges should have the copper line kit sitting on the shelf. i know advance and autozone both have them in stock __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-02-2007, 07:45 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Oil Pressure line broke skokie- PM board member Centsless!. He has one that he is going to list on the board soon! __________________ 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

03-02-2007, 08:05 AM	#7
Madbomber88 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	Re: Oil Pressure line broke GMC Pauls has it for $10. Here's the link http://www.gmcpauls.com/instrument_panel.htm Fist item listed on the page __________________ 71 Blazer CST 72 K20 Capt USAF

03-02-2007, 09:02 AM	#8
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Oil Pressure line broke Is there actual oil that goes through that line or is it just air being pushed? __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-02-2007, 09:42 AM	#10
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Oil Pressure line broke I ran the nylon line that came with my aftermarket guage and didn't have any problems with it. I switched it out for a metal one that I picked up from Advance for about $12. Most people I've talked to prefer metal over nylon, but it's personal preference. I switched mine because I think the metal looks better. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

03-02-2007, 09:43 AM	#11
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Oil Pressure line broke I had a plastic one break and all that oil is under 40-60-psi, sure makes a mess, and lots of smoke. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

03-02-2007, 03:05 PM	#14
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Oil Pressure line broke So...is there an electrical sender? You know some kind of feeler on the engine wit some voltage sent to a gauge...like a water temp or fuel level? Would love to get the oil out of the cab...keep it in the engine. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-02-2007, 04:13 PM	#15
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Oil Pressure line broke the mechanical gauges are the more accurate way to go. theres no reason to eliminate the and go to electric. so long are your line is in good shape it will not leak __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-02-2007, 04:30 PM	#16
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Oil Pressure line broke I took a good look and it appears to be original. So 39 years. Not bad __________________ 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

03-02-2007, 05:26 PM	#17
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