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I have to replace the oil line (1399637) from the engine to the oil gauge. Parts book has it as 1/8" O.D. at 56 7/8" required. Where can I get the fittings for the pipe? Can I re-use the fittings from the pipe I have now?
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Einar
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I believe the line uses compression fittings and if so all but the sleeve can be reused. An auto parts store or good hardware store should have the sleeves.
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Last edited by Pat S; 12/22/14 09:20 PM.
Best Regards, Pat
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Thanks, Pat, Steve and JD. First I will see if I can reuse the extra fittings I have, but still I'll look for the parts locally. With Pat's help I have a few sources to follow up. The pipe cracked right at fitting by the gauge as I was putting on - it happens.
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I used the Farmer Brown method and cut the old line a few inches from the fitting, then silver-soldered a 1/8" copper line to the old one. Easy from there to fit the line up to my engine using standard parts. Not for the purest but is ok with me.
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Ron,
Those are common auto parts store and HVAC fittings. I'm not sure I'd trust that repair.
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With age the copper gets work hardened and will keep breaking. I would also get new new fittings, at least the compression sleeves so you can be assured your not going to have an oily mess.
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Ok, you guys talked me into doing it the right way. Where do I get 1/8" steel tubing?
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I believe the original line was COPPER and available as suggested above from an automotive parts distributor or a good hardware store.
Steve D
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You could also go to a plumbing or refrigeration shop and get a piece of copper tubing the right side also.
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