'72 Base Motor Oil Line Fitting

[Al S.]

I seem to have an annoying little leak from the oil pressure gauge compression fitting on the back of the block to gauge. I'm convinced I need a new one. I see that Doc Rebuild has them. Are they acceptable replacement? If not who sells the closest thing to the original?

[Patrick H.]

Re: '72 Base Motor Oil Line Fitting

Al,

Since they're just plastic lines with generic compression fittings used on millions of 350's, you can take them down to your local parts store and likely find an exact match. The other nice thing is that you can often just trim off the last 1/4" of the line and install new fittings and you'll be fine.

Been there, done that.

Patrick

[Al S.]

Thanks Patrick *NM*

[Robert C.]

Re: Thanks Patrick

Patrick is correct, but make sure the fitting on the gauge is tight because when I replaced mine I filled the inside floorboard of my car with oil. Oh well all my gauges got a good rustproofing!