[C2] How do I connect these oil line fittings? Picture.
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How do I connect these oil line fittings? Picture.
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This may help:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-fittings.pdf
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Thanks John. I did get the male / female fittings and line from Paragon. I put the new oil line on today. I had a bit of oil seeping out at the gage connection. I'm hoping a new line and fittings will fix it.
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I'm thinking it may have been broken for a long time. As I noticed a few years ago it looked damp on the fitting. Hopefully I'm not into repairing the gage now. We will see if the new fitting and line help.
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I don't remember the actual sizes now but the original fittings used on Corvette oil lines in the 60's had a smaller hex size than later replacements. I think originals were 5/16" while replacements are 3/8"?? I'm sure someone will measure and reply.
Not an issue unless accurate restoration is desired. A sharp judge will easily spot the difference.
Not an issue unless accurate restoration is desired. A sharp judge will easily spot the difference.
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I don't remember the actual sizes now but the original fittings used on Corvette oil lines in the 60's had a smaller hex size than later replacements. I think originals were 5/16" while replacements are 3/8"?? I'm sure someone will measure and reply.
Not an issue unless accurate restoration is desired. A sharp judge will easily spot the difference.
Not an issue unless accurate restoration is desired. A sharp judge will easily spot the difference.
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Oil will work if you feel the need. I've installed dozens of them without lube and never had a single one leak. It's kind of a pain to install them correctly as you have 1- put a wrench on the gauge. 2- keep the line FULLY seated. 3- tighten the fitting. This needs to be done all at the same time. Any deviation from those three steps WILL result in a leak.