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N2Clsx · 02-02-2011, 09:56 PM

I pulled the engine trans and transfer case out and took my time rebuilding things. Well now that things are back in I cant find where the oil pressure line hook ups to. I have an eddlebrock performer manifold on it. Any ideas?

tooter · 02-02-2011, 10:12 PM

what engine???

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-02-2011, 10:15 PM

There is a spot on top of the motor just behind the distributer is where it goes. It's not on the intake but behind it. (V-8) WES

kaycee · 02-02-2011, 10:15 PM

Should be a threaded port for it on drvs side directly behind intake next to the distributor it's small 1/4" or so

Tx Firefighter · 02-02-2011, 10:17 PM

Small bock, hole in block directly behind the intake manifold, slightly toward the driver side of engine from center.

Big block, driver side of engine above the oil filter

Inline 6 cylinder- meh, Edelbrock didn't make a Performer for them so assume it's not a 6

They are all 1/8 npt threads

bruceman1968 · 02-02-2011, 11:44 PM

Here's a pic of the small block.

magwakeenercew2jh · 02-03-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Small bock, hole in block directly behind the intake manifold, slightly toward the driver side of engine from center.
Big block, driver side of engine above the oil filter......
.......They are all 1/8 npt threads

The guy who married my ex-wife told me I should leave this hole open so the crank case can breathe. Think he had some kind of nasty motive?

Kidding, of course. This is one of the standard spots for real oil leakage, in my greasy experience.

Tx Firefighter · 02-03-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

The guy who married my ex-wife told me I should leave this hole open so the crank case can breathe. Think he had some kind of nasty motive?

Kidding, of course. This is one of the standard spots for real oil leakage, in my greasy experience.

Yep, the guy who married my ex wife gets more hateful with me all the time. I think the reality is sinking in that she's not perfect and I wasn't as bad of guy as she said I was.

Shyguy · 02-03-2011, 12:09 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhh, ex-wives and oil pressure lines both can be a mess.

I tried the plastic oil pressure lines, but after many leaks I go with the metal ones.

As for ex-wives, I try to steer clear of them as much as possible, lol.

N2Clsx · 02-03-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the info. I found the spot. I thought it was at the back of the engine but I wasnt sure because the oil pressure line seems about a foot to long. Ill figure it out.

Lee H · 02-03-2011, 06:01 PM

Coil the line so there is some flex as the engine moves a little

N2Clsx · 02-03-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Coil the line so there is some flex as the engine moves a little

I just did it. What a pain in the a**. This one is a 72 Blazer with power everything and A/C. My last rebuild was a 69 Chevy C/10 no A/C, no power anything and 3 on the tree. This on is taking some time but its getting there. This will be my sons first vehicle, a gift from my wife. I still cant believe she gave it to him. I cant wait to see it on the road. He even bought some new ceramic coated Dougs for it. Thanks again for the info.

Ray

N2Clsx · 02-03-2011, 09:47 PM

All set up and done. Ready to run tomorrow and off to the muffler shop tomorrow. Maybe Ill trade my Dmax for that on monday.

02-02-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
N2Clsx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 43	Oil pressure line I pulled the engine trans and transfer case out and took my time rebuilding things. Well now that things are back in I cant find where the oil pressure line hook ups to. I have an eddlebrock performer manifold on it. Any ideas?

02-02-2011, 10:12 PM	#2
tooter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moss Point , Ms Posts: 1,342	Re: Oil pressure line what engine??? __________________ My Ole 67 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505830

02-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Oil pressure line There is a spot on top of the motor just behind the distributer is where it goes. It's not on the intake but behind it. (V-8) WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#4
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: Oil pressure line Should be a threaded port for it on drvs side directly behind intake next to the distributor it's small 1/4" or so __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

02-02-2011, 10:17 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Oil pressure line Small bock, hole in block directly behind the intake manifold, slightly toward the driver side of engine from center. Big block, driver side of engine above the oil filter Inline 6 cylinder- meh, Edelbrock didn't make a Performer for them so assume it's not a 6 They are all 1/8 npt threads __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-02-2011 at 10:18 PM.

02-02-2011, 11:44 PM	#6
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Oil pressure line Here's a pic of the small block. Attached Images __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

02-03-2011, 12:09 PM	#9
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Oil pressure line Ahhhhhhhhhh, ex-wives and oil pressure lines both can be a mess. I tried the plastic oil pressure lines, but after many leaks I go with the metal ones. As for ex-wives, I try to steer clear of them as much as possible, lol. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

02-03-2011, 05:47 PM	#10
N2Clsx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 43	Re: Oil pressure line Thanks for the info. I found the spot. I thought it was at the back of the engine but I wasnt sure because the oil pressure line seems about a foot to long. Ill figure it out.

02-03-2011, 06:01 PM	#11
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: Oil pressure line Coil the line so there is some flex as the engine moves a little __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

02-03-2011, 09:47 PM	#13
N2Clsx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 43	Re: Oil pressure line All set up and done. Ready to run tomorrow and off to the muffler shop tomorrow. Maybe Ill trade my Dmax for that on monday.



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