Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

team39763 · 02-25-2011, 05:23 PM

I bought the summit line lock setup and installation kit. For some reason, I can't get the solenoid to stop leaking at the threads. I've fubar'd two sets of lines/fitting trying to get it to stop leaking. I used teflon paste the first time, then teflon tape the second time. I'm using the correct flarenut wrench to tight them. The problem is, the line/flare is really loose and when I tighten them until they are snug, the threads get stripped on the fitting...and it still leaks. The instructions suck and the help line is always busy. What am I doing wrong? I will post pics if needed.

Parts:
SummitRacing Linelock solenoid
SummitRacing Linelock installation kit
The 3/16" flare line/fittings don't seem to fit the solenoid

*stich626* · 02-25-2011, 05:41 PM

are you double flaring the tubing ?
tef tape on threads of the flare will not help.. only on the npt will it..
pics are a 1000 words

68GMCCustom · 02-25-2011, 05:44 PM

I believe they are 1/8" fittings. I have one too but haven't installed it yet.

team39763 · 02-25-2011, 07:04 PM

Haha...got it. The install kit had the correct fitting, but they just didn't fit very well and I discarded them. I finally got through to the summit help line and they advised that I try again. Sure enough I got them to fit with a little more force.

team39763 · 02-25-2011, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.

68GMCCustom · 02-25-2011, 09:18 PM

Good to hear. I see you're running 11's with your square body. What 6.0 do you have?
How small of cam.....is a "small" cam?

**Hart_Rod** · 02-25-2011, 10:53 PM

Glad you got it figured out. I used the B&M kit on mine and wired it so that my horn button activates it,

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team39763 · 02-26-2011, 01:06 PM

It's an LQ4 with a 228ish cam.

That's cool...the horn thing. I'm planning to use my hi-beams switch on the floor.

1quik70 · 03-01-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Glad you got it figured out. I used the B&M kit on mine and wired it so that my horn button activates it,

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The only problem I see in that setup is HUGE!!! You need to out a couple coils in your brake lines to help with cracking. The body and frame are separate units, therefore when they flex the lines are the weak link. Just a heads up!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-01-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1quik70

The only problem I see in that setup is HUGE!!! You need to out a couple coils in your brake lines to help with cracking. The body and frame are separate units, therefore when they flex the lines are the weak link. Just a heads up!

I understand what your saying, however there is room for "flex" that the pictures don't show.

02-25-2011, 05:23 PM	#1
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? I bought the summit line lock setup and installation kit. For some reason, I can't get the solenoid to stop leaking at the threads. I've fubar'd two sets of lines/fitting trying to get it to stop leaking. I used teflon paste the first time, then teflon tape the second time. I'm using the correct flarenut wrench to tight them. The problem is, the line/flare is really loose and when I tighten them until they are snug, the threads get stripped on the fitting...and it still leaks. The instructions suck and the help line is always busy. What am I doing wrong? I will post pics if needed. Parts: SummitRacing Linelock solenoid SummitRacing Linelock installation kit The 3/16" flare line/fittings don't seem to fit the solenoid __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

02-25-2011, 05:41 PM	#2
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? are you double flaring the tubing ? tef tape on threads of the flare will not help.. only on the npt will it.. pics are a 1000 words

02-25-2011, 05:44 PM	#3
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? I believe they are 1/8" fittings. I have one too but haven't installed it yet. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

02-25-2011, 07:04 PM	#4
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? Haha...got it. The install kit had the correct fitting, but they just didn't fit very well and I discarded them. I finally got through to the summit help line and they advised that I try again. Sure enough I got them to fit with a little more force. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

02-25-2011, 07:05 PM	#5
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? Thanks for the replies guys. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

02-25-2011, 09:18 PM	#6
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? Good to hear. I see you're running 11's with your square body. What 6.0 do you have? How small of cam.....is a "small" cam? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

02-25-2011, 10:53 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,854	Re: Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? Glad you got it figured out. I used the B&M kit on mine and wired it so that my horn button activates it, . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 02-25-2011 at 10:54 PM.

02-26-2011, 01:06 PM	#8
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Can ya'll tell me what I'm doing wrong on my linelock install? It's an LQ4 with a 228ish cam. That's cool...the horn thing. I'm planning to use my hi-beams switch on the floor. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH



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