Copper or Plastic
#3
Copper is what I would use, you can use plastic but be careful not to crimp the line, keep away from heat and don't over tighten the ferrell nut. Ed
Last edited by ED79; 08-07-2010 at 07:20 AM.
#5
Racer
You have to make sure you have the correct fittings. If not, you'll have a ruined stereo, oil soaked carpet, and a low oil level (ask me how I know). I'm converting to a '74 electric gauge.
If you're sticking to the original, don't try to save money on a plastic kit, it'll leak eventually (ask me how I know, again). The original lines aren't expensive (<$30 at Willcox)
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=6652
This has some more info...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...k-in-dash.html
If you're sticking to the original, don't try to save money on a plastic kit, it'll leak eventually (ask me how I know, again). The original lines aren't expensive (<$30 at Willcox)
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=6652
This has some more info...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...k-in-dash.html
Last edited by shrekviper; 08-07-2010 at 10:22 AM. Reason: update links
#6
Safety Car
copper is not the best matrerial, buy 1/8" stainless line, and forget about it forever.
or wonder when the plastic or copper line wil break and flood the inside of your car !
or even worse kill your motor.
or wonder when the plastic or copper line wil break and flood the inside of your car !
or even worse kill your motor.
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I bought a replacement 2-piece line from Zip. Part number CZ-844
#8
Team Owner
About any good quality line [with the proper fittings] will do the job and last at least 10 years. Make certain that you have extra 'slack' left in the line so that you can remove the gauge cluster and so there aren't any stress-points in the line during operation. Check for proper operation and lack of any leakage before you reinstall the gauge cluster. Oh, and don't overtighten the fittings or you will damage the line [whatever it's made of].