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I am building an engine run stand and am trying to hook up an oil pressure gauge to the top of the flex line that comes from the oil filter housing. I have a fitting that threads on nicely, but will not seal properly even with a small o ring placed inside the female. Is the rigid line on the car side a flared line with a captive nut?
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Even though the threads appear OK, I believe the design on the contact end is different.
I've never tried to attach a gauge to the flex line. If you have a correct rigid line handy compare the
male ends on both. Better yet, attach the rigid line the way it would go on an assembled car.
The O-ring or a #6 nylon washer is necessary on the gauge side to prevent leakage.
 
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Thank you 6TTR3A fro you response. To answer my own silly question for the possible benefit of others, the solid line going to the gauge looks to be a 3/16th copper and it has a double flare with a captive nut that attaches to the flex line come off the oil filter unit. I finally found a combination of odd fittings in my collection that would not leak.
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I found an extra one I have and took a picture. If you do not have that line, I would love to trade it for some of those clips that hold the rear fuel line from the gas tank to the body tub. I tried to trade one of kids for those clips but could not find any takers, but tr3 parts are special. However, I think you can purchase the line from the Big 3—maybe.
 

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Let me see if I can figure out what clip you are talking about. I have a parts hulk that may have them. I'd be glad to see if we can work something out!
 
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Well that would be fantastic. The clips are at the rear of the tub and fasten the back section of the fuel line to the tub.
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There’s one on the front wing too, which directs the radiator overflow tube...
 
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sp53, I'm so sorry, I looked at the fuel line back there on my hulk and there's nothing there.
 
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No worries I would have felt guilty if you did not have enough for yourself too. Those clips are very difficult to find. I have never seen any for sale anywhere. Plus there are a lot of substitutes that can be used. A tr4 has something that can be made to work and can be purchased at Moss.
 
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