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yd328

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NOS oil pressure lines??
« on: March 22, 2017, 06:05:12 AM »
I have the flexible oil pressure line that go to the gauge and block.  They seem to be just as corrugated and braided type line, no rubber. I am wondering if I should be using them or find/make a modern replacement.  How reliable are these old lines? Anyone using them?

Thanks Gary

steve1973

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Re: NOS oil pressure lines??
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2017, 09:53:22 AM »
I just installed a NOS set of lines in my Halftrack. As long as they are flexible the should be fine.

Steve A.

beerman

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Re: NOS oil pressure lines??
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2017, 10:49:26 AM »
Do you think you could post the measurements of the lines, I have missed placed my old ones , and was just going to have new ones made.

steve1973

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Re: NOS oil pressure lines??
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2017, 11:43:21 AM »
As soon as I get back from vacation I will. Also, check my restoration page. I have some good photos of all the lines.

Steve A.

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Re: NOS oil pressure lines??
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2017, 10:36:46 PM »
Thanks, Steve. I am headed down to Brent Mullins open house this weekend hope to see some halftracks down there.

yd328

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Re: NOS oil pressure lines??
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2017, 05:22:11 AM »
The flexible lines are 11 1/2" overall.  I am using 1/4" steel brake line w/ flare fittings to make up the steel line from the gauge and between the flex lines.

Gary

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Re: NOS oil pressure lines??
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2017, 02:45:13 PM »
Thanks, Steve. I am headed down to Brent Mullins open house this weekend hope to see some halftracks down there.

Take pics and share if you do!!

-Tom
1944 Autocar M15A1 (M16A1) Halftrack
  (Being restored to an M3A1 configuration)
  Serial Number M-15 A 1, 1356
  Model M-16 A 1, Ord Serial Number 1106
1944 Schelm Bros. M10 Ammunition Trailer
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Re: NOS oil pressure lines??
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2017, 01:23:44 AM »
Thanks for posting the measurements. I will try and get some good pictures at the show. Hopefully the weather will be good.