Automatic Transmission Line Routing

[TheWhiteElephant]

I have a recently acquired 1973 K20 long bed with a 350/350TH. Today I removed the starter and had a heck of a time, mainly due to the 2 transmission hard lines that run from the trans up to the radiator. From what I remember, these are supposed to be ABOVE the starter and route right near the engine oil pan, am I correct? I had to wrestle the starter between the front driveshaft and the 2 tranny lines to drop it.

These lines have been bent/modified by the previous owner and run below the starter. I'm not sure this is the way they are supposed to go. Anyone have a photo or can anyone offer some advice?

Thanks in advance.

M

[gchemist]

My suggestion is to install stainless steel braided lines. You can bend them and route them as necessary. I have a set on my truck.

The lines go around the tranny and bolt down/route near the oil pan. The oil pan should have a clip to hold the lines.

[TheWhiteElephant]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. I actually thought about installing SS lines. The ones that you have, is the entire line stainless and bendable? Bending them would really be nice as I could route them just the way I want to.

[gchemist]

Yes, I bought an entire roll and AN fittings.


Cutting the lines is the difficult part. You need a really sharp tool to cut them. You then install the AN fittings on the ends.