Can you replace the mechanical oil nipple on block? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

frog210 · 09-14-2013, 09:32 AM

Okay well i had to replace the old nylon oil hose , because itrubbed against the linkage and was spraying oil
I went to autozone and got their copper line kit, i disconnected everything, cut the line, put everything that needs to be on the line, screwed the long fitting first, then went to screw on the fitting to the engine block nipple? and it wont tighten snug, its on the thread i can feel it, but not snug, i think it may be stripped, can you replace these nipples, havent had a chance to look at it

VVV click its a video

geezer#99 · 09-14-2013, 10:31 AM

Maybe it's a different thread. Pipe thread is different than the thread on a flare fitting

frog210 · 09-14-2013, 10:49 AM

I got this one from autozone, but it came with copper tubbing
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=131456_0_0_
O great i didnt know they have different pitch threads...

geezer#99 · 09-14-2013, 11:29 AM

You have 2 different adaptors there. A male pipe to your tubing nut and a female pipe to your tubing nut. Use the one that fits on your motor.

frog210 · 09-14-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

You have 2 different adaptors there. A male pipe to your tubing nut and a female pipe to your tubing nut. Use the one that fits on your motor.

OMG I didnt even notice that, its a good thing i didnt throw them away, thanks for your insight, im going to try and fix it after work

09-14-2013, 09:32 AM	#1
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Can you replace the mechanical oil nipple on block? Okay well i had to replace the old nylon oil hose , because itrubbed against the linkage and was spraying oil I went to autozone and got their copper line kit, i disconnected everything, cut the line, put everything that needs to be on the line, screwed the long fitting first, then went to screw on the fitting to the engine block nipple? and it wont tighten snug, its on the thread i can feel it, but not snug, i think it may be stripped, can you replace these nipples, havent had a chance to look at it VVV click its a video __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

09-14-2013, 10:31 AM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,541	Re: Can you replace the mechanical oil nipple on block? Maybe it's a different thread. Pipe thread is different than the thread on a flare fitting

09-14-2013, 10:49 AM	#3
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: Can you replace the mechanical oil nipple on block? I got this one from autozone, but it came with copper tubbing http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=131456_0_0_ O great i didnt know they have different pitch threads... __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

09-14-2013, 11:29 AM	#4
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,541	Re: Can you replace the mechanical oil nipple on block? You have 2 different adaptors there. A male pipe to your tubing nut and a female pipe to your tubing nut. Use the one that fits on your motor.



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