Oil line to gauge - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yenko427 · 03-16-2008, 06:54 PM

Can someone tell me what size copper line goes to the cluster and size of the nut that is on the cluster mine is gone.

nyncompute · 03-16-2008, 08:33 PM

If you want to stay original, I believe it is an 1/8 line although I can't say what size fittings it uses. I do recall I couldn't find the pieces parts in the usual places (lowes Auto Zone etc.) .Kinda unusual setup I think . I wound up using a used line from another truck due to the hassle factor. I now they repop them these days. Thats what I'd do.

prg machine · 03-16-2008, 09:47 PM

go to a reputable auto parts store and buy one of the plastic tube oil line kits. they have all of the right stuff.

Botietruck · 03-17-2008, 05:39 AM

The oil line is 1/8" and the nut is a male thread with the brass ferrule. Most oil line kits have the female thread nut. Not sure of the size of the nut. I suppose if you ask for the 1/8" male thread line nut & ferrule, you'll get what you need. Maybe NAPA?? I dunno.

BurnoutNova · 03-17-2008, 06:49 AM

i just bought a copper line kit from advance for my 67, the universal kit they have worked great. it was like 10$, so more expensive than the plastic one but will last longer

yenko427 · 03-17-2008, 07:11 AM

Thanks guys for the help

prg machine · 03-17-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

i just bought a copper line kit from advance for my 67, the universal kit they have worked great. it was like 10$, so more expensive than the plastic one but will last longer

Copper tubing will fatigue crack from vibration. Plastic won't. That's why they started using it. t

he plastic will outlast the copper hands down!

prg machine · 03-17-2008, 07:44 AM

The rooster knows!!!

prg machine · 03-17-2008, 07:52 AM

The rooster!

prg machine · 03-17-2008, 07:53 AM

once again

BurnoutNova · 03-18-2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prg machine

Copper tubing will fatigue crack from vibration. Plastic won't. That's why they started using it. t

he plastic will outlast the copper hands down!

my 71 k10 has the originl copper tubing on it, and its still doing good

ABHaulR · 03-18-2008, 04:49 AM

yep, all mine still have the original lines in them.
72 sub
72 blazer
67 truck.
no problems with them. i've known 3 people that have installed plastic lines and
2 of them have broke while driving. makes a mess. not worth my trouble.
Dwayne

hotrod 80 · 03-18-2008, 06:04 AM

I don't believe plastic isn't allowed by NHRA tech

prg machine · 03-18-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

my 71 k10 has the originl copper tubing on it, and its still doing good

Truth be known that is copper coated steel line and not copper.

I agree that the originals are still kickin'.........................reason is.............................they aren't copper!

prg machine · 03-18-2008, 06:49 AM

The rooster knows!

prg machine · 03-18-2008, 06:51 AM

Brake lines in these old rigs appear to be copper also...............but they are steel just like your oil pressure gauge line, and they copper coat to prevent corrosion!

BurnoutNova · 03-18-2008, 07:30 AM

my 1905 house has old copper pipes, and they havnt cracked yet. and i see them shake all the time when the water is shut on and off.

and wouldnt it make more sence to coat the inside of the brake lines with copper to? thats where the corrosion starts

BurnoutNova · 03-18-2008, 07:30 AM

i dont get your rooster posts?

prg machine · 03-18-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prg machine

Brake lines in these old rigs appear to be copper also...............but they are steel just like your oil pressure gauge line, and they copper coat to prevent corrosion!

simple as that!

nyncompute · 03-18-2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

i dont get your rooster posts?

Something tells me the Mods won't either

03-16-2008, 06:54 PM	#1
yenko427 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweeny,Texas Posts: 96	Oil line to gauge Can someone tell me what size copper line goes to the cluster and size of the nut that is on the cluster mine is gone.

03-16-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: Oil line to gauge If you want to stay original, I believe it is an 1/8 line although I can't say what size fittings it uses. I do recall I couldn't find the pieces parts in the usual places (lowes Auto Zone etc.) .Kinda unusual setup I think . I wound up using a used line from another truck due to the hassle factor. I now they repop them these days. Thats what I'd do. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne Last edited by nyncompute; 03-16-2008 at 10:02 PM.

03-16-2008, 09:47 PM	#3
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Oil line to gauge go to a reputable auto parts store and buy one of the plastic tube oil line kits. they have all of the right stuff. __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

03-17-2008, 05:39 AM	#4
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Oil line to gauge The oil line is 1/8" and the nut is a male thread with the brass ferrule. Most oil line kits have the female thread nut. Not sure of the size of the nut. I suppose if you ask for the 1/8" male thread line nut & ferrule, you'll get what you need. Maybe NAPA?? I dunno. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

03-17-2008, 06:49 AM	#5
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Oil line to gauge i just bought a copper line kit from advance for my 67, the universal kit they have worked great. it was like 10$, so more expensive than the plastic one but will last longer

03-17-2008, 07:11 AM	#6
yenko427 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweeny,Texas Posts: 96	Re: Oil line to gauge Thanks guys for the help

03-17-2008, 07:44 AM	#8
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Oil line to gauge The rooster knows!!! Attached Images __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

03-17-2008, 07:52 AM	#9
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Oil line to gauge The rooster! __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

03-17-2008, 07:53 AM	#10
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Oil line to gauge once again __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

03-18-2008, 04:49 AM	#12
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	Re: Oil line to gauge yep, all mine still have the original lines in them. 72 sub 72 blazer 67 truck. no problems with them. i've known 3 people that have installed plastic lines and 2 of them have broke while driving. makes a mess. not worth my trouble. Dwayne __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!

03-18-2008, 06:04 AM	#13
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Oil line to gauge I don't believe plastic isn't allowed by NHRA tech __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

03-18-2008, 06:49 AM	#15
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Oil line to gauge The rooster knows! Attached Images __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

03-18-2008, 06:51 AM	#16
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Oil line to gauge Brake lines in these old rigs appear to be copper also...............but they are steel just like your oil pressure gauge line, and they copper coat to prevent corrosion! __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

03-18-2008, 07:30 AM	#17
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Oil line to gauge my 1905 house has old copper pipes, and they havnt cracked yet. and i see them shake all the time when the water is shut on and off. and wouldnt it make more sence to coat the inside of the brake lines with copper to? thats where the corrosion starts

03-18-2008, 07:30 AM	#18
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Oil line to gauge i dont get your rooster posts?



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