oil line backdate

[jhelgesen]

I'm in process of backdating my oil lines for my header installation and have a question.



Where does the bracket on the end of this line attach too? It locates right at the engine oil cooler rubber hose.

Thanks!

[mb911]

to one of the bolts on the sheet metal. for some reason the tabs are bent down from shipping

[Chuck Moreland]

It attaches to a weld-nut that is on the engine-surround sheet metal.

Unfortunately the surround sheet metal around that weld-nut is flimsy, and the nuts commonly tear away. If yours is still intact, treat it gently.

Always use a second wrench to hold that crossover pipe when tightening the oil line tube nut. Never rely on that little bracket to stabilize when tightening.

[jhelgesen]

Thanks guys, I'll go in search of the bolt tonight, see what I can find.

[jhelgesen]

Hey guys, does this look about right? I'll bend the tab up to meet the bolt.

[dtw]

Yep - that's how it is on my '72.

Thanks for the look at your oil system - I'll be doing this in a week or two on the '77 I just bought...or is it a '76? Meh, all these midyear cars look alike...

[SP2]

Hey John,

Cool, thanks for posting that pic. I have my engine out and couldn't understand where these new oil lines go. Can you post a pic of the other oil line when you get it in? Thanks!

[safe]

That looks like mine, had to force it a bit into place.



The angle of the oil line installation is a little different on mine, not sure how its supposed to be.

[jhelgesen]

Originally posted by jhelgesen
Hey guys, does this look about right? I'll bend the tab up to meet the bolt.

FYI, the reason I ran the new line to the inside of the old line is for tire clearance. My 9x17's had about 3/4" clearance to the line when on the outside, but this was with the wheel up in the air, I'd expect a hair more clearance when the car is on the ground.

[safe]

Originally posted by jhelgesen
FYI, the reason I ran the new line to the inside of the old line is for tire clearance. My 9x17's had about 3/4" clearance to the line when on the outside, but his was with the wheel up in the air, I'd expect a hair more clearance when the car is on the ground.

Good point! I will check the clearence of mine before I fill it up with oil.

[RideShoot&Drink]

Discovered this thread, and have some questions. I'm dropping 3.6 with B&B exhaust into 87 chassis. Do I need same oil lines or there is more to it? Thanks in advance.