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76Charlie · 02-15-2012, 07:28 PM

So my 350 had a nipple fitting into the block behind the intake manifold, which had a metal hose covered in rubber that led to a metal line through the fire wall. I thought this was a vaccum gauge and cut it(crap). So now my issue is how to set up oil pressure lines for mechanical oil pressure gauge in 76 GMC pick up? I don't know where to plug in at, how to run the line so it doesn't leak etc. Thanks in advance

SSC's76 · 02-15-2012, 10:20 PM

Well best thing to do is get a new oil line usually all the parts stores have them in either plastic or copper hose either works ok copper is better . The line kits sometimes have the fittings in them if not im sure you can piece everything togather or just buy a cheap gauge kit for $15 should have everything in it.

76Charlie · 02-16-2012, 12:16 AM

Thanks! I didn't think about a kit, that's EXACTLY what I needed. You da man

**allchevy58** · 02-16-2012, 12:19 AM

Oil pressure line fitting will go right above the oil filter below head.

02-15-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
76Charlie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: henderson nevada Posts: 200	454 Oil Pressure So my 350 had a nipple fitting into the block behind the intake manifold, which had a metal hose covered in rubber that led to a metal line through the fire wall. I thought this was a vaccum gauge and cut it(crap). So now my issue is how to set up oil pressure lines for mechanical oil pressure gauge in 76 GMC pick up? I don't know where to plug in at, how to run the line so it doesn't leak etc. Thanks in advance __________________ 1976 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC CAMPER SPECIAL! 454 BIG BLOCK BABY!

02-15-2012, 10:20 PM	#2
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: 454 Oil Pressure Well best thing to do is get a new oil line usually all the parts stores have them in either plastic or copper hose either works ok copper is better . The line kits sometimes have the fittings in them if not im sure you can piece everything togather or just buy a cheap gauge kit for $15 should have everything in it. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

02-16-2012, 12:16 AM	#3
76Charlie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: henderson nevada Posts: 200	Re: 454 Oil Pressure Thanks! I didn't think about a kit, that's EXACTLY what I needed. You da man __________________ 1976 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC CAMPER SPECIAL! 454 BIG BLOCK BABY!

02-16-2012, 12:19 AM	#4
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: 454 Oil Pressure Oil pressure line fitting will go right above the oil filter below head. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison



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