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tmc

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I'm having trouble remembering how to hook up the oil pressure line from the oil filter mounting to the gauge on my TR3A restoration. I took it apart 7 years ago, and thought I took enough pictures while doing so, but I'm stumped here. I have all the parts, but how to hook it up to the engine escapes me. I don't have another TR3 handy to go look at for help. I'm sure it's a stupid question, but my brain is locked up. Help!!
 
Aloha,

I've got an engine out of the car and on an engine stand. Give me a day or two and I'll bolt on some bits and take a photo for you.
 
See if these help. This is from a 59, TS47905L if it matters.

My but it looks dirty down there!

The banjo at the filter head:

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The other end (by the fuel filter) where the hard line connects to the hose:

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Aloha,

Here is a photo of the line from the oil pump to the attachment loop that goes on the rear fuel pump stud (on top of the fuel pump housing). From there a short section of flexible line, mine has a braided metal covering attaches to another solid pipe. It is attached to the firewall running up beside the battery box crossing over toward the center of the car and entering the passenger compartment through a hole there. A gourmet seals the hole. Inside the passenger compartment it goes to the gauge. The gauge would be in the left upper hole in the instrument panel as you face the gauges.
 

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Great photos! Perfect! I got it now. "It all comes back to me........"
 
MGTF1250Dave said:
Aloha,

Here is a photo of the line from the oil pump to the attachment loop that goes on the rear fuel pump stud (on top of the fuel pump housing). From there a short section of flexible line, mine has a braided metal covering attaches to another solid pipe. It is attached to the firewall running up beside the battery box crossing over toward the center of the car and entering the passenger compartment through a hole there. A gourmet seals the hole. Inside the passenger compartment it goes to the gauge. The gauge would be in the left upper hole in the instrument panel as you face the gauges.
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MGTF1250Dave said:
Aloha,

Here is a photo of the line from the oil pump to the attachment loop that goes on the rear fuel pump stud (on top of the fuel pump housing). From there a short section of flexible line, mine has a braided metal covering attaches to another solid pipe. It is attached to the firewall running up beside the battery box crossing over toward the center of the car and entering the passenger compartment through a hole there. A gourmet seals the hole. Inside the passenger compartment it goes to the gauge. The gauge would be in the left upper hole in the instrument panel as you face the gauges.
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Another great photo! I've got it cornered now!
 
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