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4DForDor · 10-02-2025, 09:03 PM

I’m in the process of rebuilding the stock engine in my 40 Ford ForDor Deluxe. I’m having trouble finding new rubber hoses for the oil filter housing. I’ve struck out at two of the possible hose fabricators locally but have one more to check with. I’m looking for any suggestions as far as possible suppliers.
The hose specifics are as follows:
Supply Hose (from engine to filter housing inlet): 21” long; 3/8” OD; 1/8” ID, 1/8” NPT Brass Fitting on housing end; 7/16-24 Brass Flare Fitting on engine end.
Return Hose (from filter housing outlet to engine at fuel pump): 16” long; 3/8” OD; 1/8” ID, 1/8” NPT Brass Fitting on housing end; 7/16-24 Brass Flare Fitting on engine end.

rockfla · 10-03-2025, 01:50 AM

Have you tried any of the WWII Jeep supply parts supply houses?

oldbugger · 10-03-2025, 07:03 AM

You could use copper nickel metal, very flexible

BoxCar Tom · 10-03-2025, 04:14 PM

I have a used FoMoCo remote oil filter with two related oil lines. One is 17'" long, the other is 24.5" long with a banjo fitting on one end. Is this what your looking for? Coincidentally Im packing this to go to Hershey. Let me know

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petehoovie · 10-03-2025, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxCar Tom

I have a used FoMoCo remote oil filter with two related oil lines. One is 17'" long, the other is 24.5" long with a banjo fitting on one end. Is this what your looking for? Coincidentally Im packing this to go to Hershey. Let me know

rich b · 10-03-2025, 11:33 PM

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If you are not looking for an exactly stock looking appearance; you could use # 3 black nylon covered stainless braid teflon lined hose, replace the fittings at the engine with ? NPT to #3 AN fittings and use 1/8" NPT to #3 AN fittings at the filter. Overkill for the pressure; but readily available.

cas3 · 10-04-2025, 12:07 AM

I like to use Areoquip, the hoses used on big trucks for the last 75 years or so. Not for the purists, But they have a braided exterior "clothe like" look, old timey, and the best news is the fittings thread onto the hose so you can make them yourself at home with no crimper, and custom fit to length.

Terry,OH · 10-04-2025, 05:41 AM

In 40 Ford moved the return line from the fuel pump mount to the front of the engine on the timing gear cover using the banjo fitting as shown in post 5 above and special hollow bolt with two brass washer for seals.

solidaxle · 10-04-2025, 08:06 AM

I used this on my external oil filter. The brained lines look great. I went to a hydraulic line repair business to have the brass ends crimped on.

petehoovie · 10-04-2025, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxle

I used this on my external oil filter. The brained lines look great. I went to a hydraulic line repair business to have the brass ends crimped on.

10-02-2025, 09:03 PM	#1
4DForDor Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 21	Looking for replacement oil filter hoses I’m in the process of rebuilding the stock engine in my 40 Ford ForDor Deluxe. I’m having trouble finding new rubber hoses for the oil filter housing. I’ve struck out at two of the possible hose fabricators locally but have one more to check with. I’m looking for any suggestions as far as possible suppliers. The hose specifics are as follows: Supply Hose (from engine to filter housing inlet): 21” long; 3/8” OD; 1/8” ID, 1/8” NPT Brass Fitting on housing end; 7/16-24 Brass Flare Fitting on engine end. Return Hose (from filter housing outlet to engine at fuel pump): 16” long; 3/8” OD; 1/8” ID, 1/8” NPT Brass Fitting on housing end; 7/16-24 Brass Flare Fitting on engine end.

10-03-2025, 01:50 AM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 5,164	Re: Looking for replacement oil filter hoses Have you tried any of the WWII Jeep supply parts supply houses?

10-03-2025, 04:14 PM	#4
BoxCar Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 709	Re: Looking for replacement oil filter hoses I have a used FoMoCo remote oil filter with two related oil lines. One is 17'" long, the other is 24.5" long with a banjo fitting on one end. Is this what your looking for? Coincidentally Im packing this to go to Hershey. Let me know IMG_5332 copy.jpg IMG_5333 copy.jpg

10-03-2025, 11:33 PM	#6
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,156	Re: Looking for replacement oil filter hoses Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you are not looking for an exactly stock looking appearance; you could use # 3 black nylon covered stainless braid teflon lined hose, replace the fittings at the engine with ? NPT to #3 AN fittings and use 1/8" NPT to #3 AN fittings at the filter. Overkill for the pressure; but readily available.

10-04-2025, 12:07 AM	#7
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,557	Re: Looking for replacement oil filter hoses I like to use Areoquip, the hoses used on big trucks for the last 75 years or so. Not for the purists, But they have a braided exterior "clothe like" look, old timey, and the best news is the fittings thread onto the hose so you can make them yourself at home with no crimper, and custom fit to length.

10-03-2025, 07:03 AM	#3
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 761	Re: Looking for replacement oil filter hoses You could use copper nickel metal, very flexible

10-04-2025, 05:41 AM	#8
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,394	Re: Looking for replacement oil filter hoses In 40 Ford moved the return line from the fuel pump mount to the front of the engine on the timing gear cover using the banjo fitting as shown in post 5 above and special hollow bolt with two brass washer for seals.