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JSeery · 03-08-2021, 10:02 AM

I think the clearance issue is going to depend on a lot of factors that can very between installations. You just about going to have to figure it out as you go. Might consider a trial fitting with a separate piece of tubing before you start binding the one you intend to use.

Bored&Stroked · 03-08-2021, 12:22 PM

If you are worried about clearance with your headers, then you can put an 1/8" NPT 90 degree male-to-female elbow into the block, then the adapter from 1/8" NPT to 1/4" compression/flare. This should enable you to keep the line close to the block and away from the headers. Now, you may have to make or modify your own lines - but that isn't a big deal.

Best of luck on getting your new engine done and on the road!
B&S

AnthonyG · 03-10-2021, 12:16 PM

Couldn’t find the right adapter at hardware store. Found the 1/4”-1/8” pipe thread adapter but couldn’t find the one with the nipple on the inside that the tube flare needs. What’s it called? Thinking the ones I found that were similar but w/o a nipple were NPT.

cas3 · 03-10-2021, 01:19 PM

its a flare fitting. auto store should have it, common on vacuum lines, brake lines etc

marko39 · 03-10-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cas3

its a flare fitting. auto store should have it, common on vacuum lines, brake lines etc

Is there any reason a compression fitting can't be used, less trouble to work with?

dan35 · 03-11-2021, 07:36 AM

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this is all going to help when I do mine, thanks!

Bored&Stroked · 03-11-2021, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyG

Couldn’t find the right adapter at hardware store. Found the 1/4”-1/8” pipe thread adapter but couldn’t find the one with the nipple on the inside that the tube flare needs. What’s it called? Thinking the ones I found that were similar but w/o a nipple were NPT.

I'd go to a NAPA store or maybe Jegs or Summit Racing - they have extensive catalogs of fittings.

When it comes to flare fittings - you need to know which flare type - there are three. It is most likely that you're looking for a 45 degree angle SAE type flare. Don't make the mistake of buying an aircraft flare 'AN' of 37 degrees.

AnthonyG · 03-11-2021, 09:17 AM

I discovered the correct fittings were on the filter I got. There’s 2, the one at the top is a 90 degree, the one at the bottom is strait. Just to get the motor in I took the 1 off the bottom & used on the return treaded hole on the block. Good for now. I think the correct designation for the fitting is npsm 1/8” male-npt 1/4” female, adapter.

51 MERC-CT · 03-11-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyG

. I think the correct designation for the fitting is npsm 1/8” male-npt 1/4” female, adapter.

Actually (1/8 male NPT- 1/4 Female inverted flare )

Ken hash · 03-11-2021, 01:30 PM

Here are the instructions I used on my flatheads. Now I still have oil pressure at an idle.

AnthonyG · 03-11-2021, 02:03 PM

Got it & thx again! 51 Merc-Ct SleezeBay had

Ken hash · 03-11-2021, 02:20 PM

These are the instructions I used on my engine. Now there is oil pressure at an idle.

FlatheadTed · 03-11-2021, 02:41 PM

Thats a good one Ken ,

03-08-2021, 10:02 AM	#21
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Installing 95% oil filter system issue I think the clearance issue is going to depend on a lot of factors that can very between installations. You just about going to have to figure it out as you go. Might consider a trial fitting with a separate piece of tubing before you start binding the one you intend to use.

03-08-2021, 12:22 PM	#22
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: Installing 95% oil filter system issue If you are worried about clearance with your headers, then you can put an 1/8" NPT 90 degree male-to-female elbow into the block, then the adapter from 1/8" NPT to 1/4" compression/flare. This should enable you to keep the line close to the block and away from the headers. Now, you may have to make or modify your own lines - but that isn't a big deal. Best of luck on getting your new engine done and on the road! B&S

03-10-2021, 12:16 PM	#23
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,166	Re: Installing 95% oil filter system issue Couldn’t find the right adapter at hardware store. Found the 1/4”-1/8” pipe thread adapter but couldn’t find the one with the nipple on the inside that the tube flare needs. What’s it called? Thinking the ones I found that were similar but w/o a nipple were NPT. __________________ Nomad

03-10-2021, 01:19 PM	#24
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,571	Re: Installing 95% oil filter system issue its a flare fitting. auto store should have it, common on vacuum lines, brake lines etc

03-11-2021, 07:36 AM	#26
dan35 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: wi Posts: 17	Re: Installing 95% oil filter system issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) this is all going to help when I do mine, thanks!

03-11-2021, 09:17 AM	#28
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,166	Re: Installing 95% oil filter system issue I discovered the correct fittings were on the filter I got. There’s 2, the one at the top is a 90 degree, the one at the bottom is strait. Just to get the motor in I took the 1 off the bottom & used on the return treaded hole on the block. Good for now. I think the correct designation for the fitting is npsm 1/8” male-npt 1/4” female, adapter. __________________ Nomad Last edited by AnthonyG; 03-11-2021 at 09:30 AM.

03-11-2021, 02:41 PM	#33
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Installing 95% oil filter system issue Thats a good one Ken , __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,