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oil pressure line #272842 03/12/13 10:08 AM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 136 New Mexico Steves_30_Chevy OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Steves_30_Chevy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 136 New Mexico	The oil pressure line that runs from the block to the Gage on three of four engines is 1/4 inch. The other is 1/8th inch. I have been told it should be 1/8 and I believe that to be true. If it was so popular to convert over --- what is the difference in the oil pressure reading between the two lines? Steven

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Re: oil pressure line Steves_30_Chevy #272891 03/12/13 06:52 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000
m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh	There should be no difference in the pressure in the lines. The pressure is determined by the oil pump and bearing clearances. Steve D

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