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31Abone · 06-16-2015, 11:27 AM

have a problem of how to best hook up 1/8" oil gauge line to 3/16" existing external oil pipe ?...motor you see has been beefed up a bit with light flywheel ,balanced crank,inserts ,HC head ,cam etc,builder put external oil to timing gear.makes it kind of hard to hookup a oil gauge..ant suplliers that ahve a large selection of brass fittings that may work ? see photo.. thanks for help in advance.

CarlG · 06-16-2015, 11:35 AM

First question is "why the external oil line to the timing gear?

Having said that, put an 1/8" pipe "T" in the line right at where it exits the block. One side of the "T" can go for your oil line, the other side to your pressure gauge. Should be able to get whatever brass pipe fittings at your local hardware stores, plumbing & heating, hydraulic suppliers.

31Abone · 06-16-2015, 12:53 PM

Can't find a tee with 3/16" one end and 1/8" other ..two different sizes of pipe involved here ..guess I did not make that clear in first post...oil gauge is 1/8" from supplier while existing external line 3/16"

CarlG · 06-16-2015, 01:19 PM

OK, so the hole in the block is 1/8" NPT. Get a "T" that is 1/8" NPT like the one pictured below, screw it into the block. On one leg of the new "T", screw in your oil line. On the other leg of the new "T" screw in your gauge line.

J Franklin · 06-16-2015, 01:46 PM

I would remove and plug the hole at the timing gear and then add the oil gauge where the line was at the block. The gears get oiled from the valve chamber anyway.

Hicktick · 06-16-2015, 03:07 PM

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Just mount the gauge ,., it will read the same ,. with or without a line .,

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Will N · 06-16-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by J Franklin

I would remove and plug the hole at the timing gear and then add the oil gauge where the line was at the block. The gears get oiled from the valve chamber anyway.

I'd pull the valve chamber cover first before thinking about doing this to see how the builder plumbed the oil delivery.

Rex_A_Lott · 06-16-2015, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicktick

Just mount the gauge ,., it will read the same ,. with or without a line .,

,..

I agree...but I dont think thats what he wanted to hear.

bettlesr · 06-16-2015, 08:44 PM

I have a full pressure system and this is how I connected mine.

31Abone · 06-16-2015, 09:48 PM

Thanks for replys ..T think.. CARLG ..has the answer I was looking for one line is 3/16" and the other is 1/8" I guess I can find a nut of each size pipe at 1/8 pipe thread into the block..sc

Mike V. Florida · 06-17-2015, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicktick

Just mount the gauge ,., it will read the same ,. with or without a line .,

,..

Tom Bellfoy · 06-17-2015, 06:22 AM

I would also remove the line to the timing gears, however I would still connect the oil pressure gauge. I have my oil pressure gauge connected to my stock A motor and when the oil is cold in cool mornings I am able to see up to 4 lbs. pressure even though it reduces to almost zero when it warms up. At least it would give me a heads up if It read zero on cold mornings, to at least check the dipstick.

06-16-2015, 11:35 AM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,120	Re: external oil line gauge hookup need ideas First question is "why the external oil line to the timing gear? Having said that, put an 1/8" pipe "T" in the line right at where it exits the block. One side of the "T" can go for your oil line, the other side to your pressure gauge. Should be able to get whatever brass pipe fittings at your local hardware stores, plumbing & heating, hydraulic suppliers. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

06-16-2015, 12:53 PM	#3
31Abone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big pine Ca 93513 Posts: 797	Re: external oil line gauge hookup need ideas Can't find a tee with 3/16" one end and 1/8" other ..two different sizes of pipe involved here ..guess I did not make that clear in first post...oil gauge is 1/8" from supplier while existing external line 3/16"

06-16-2015, 01:46 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,002	Re: external oil line gauge hookup need ideas I would remove and plug the hole at the timing gear and then add the oil gauge where the line was at the block. The gears get oiled from the valve chamber anyway.

06-16-2015, 03:07 PM	#6
Hicktick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hickory Tavern , SC Posts: 422	Re: external oil line gauge hookup need ideas Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just mount the gauge ,., it will read the same ,. with or without a line ., ,.. __________________ Sometimes I want to say ,,You should have bought a Shay.

06-16-2015, 09:48 PM	#10
31Abone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big pine Ca 93513 Posts: 797	Re: external oil line gauge hookup need ideas Thanks for replys ..T think.. CARLG ..has the answer I was looking for one line is 3/16" and the other is 1/8" I guess I can find a nut of each size pipe at 1/8 pipe thread into the block..sc

06-17-2015, 06:22 AM	#12
Tom Bellfoy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cumberland, ON Posts: 252	Re: external oil line gauge hookup need ideas I would also remove the line to the timing gears, however I would still connect the oil pressure gauge. I have my oil pressure gauge connected to my stock A motor and when the oil is cold in cool mornings I am able to see up to 4 lbs. pressure even though it reduces to almost zero when it warms up. At least it would give me a heads up if It read zero on cold mornings, to at least check the dipstick.