Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 11-23-2020, 05:28 PM

Looking for a plastic hose to replace the steel line going to the pressure gauge.
Has anyone ever done this?

dream66 · 11-23-2020, 06:19 PM

The consensus on most car/truck forums shows a preference for a copper line vs plastic.

But, yes I've seen plastic ones from various part vendors.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-23-2020, 08:44 PM

I saw them on eBay and I think on Summit.

**Steeveedee** · 11-23-2020, 09:16 PM

Steel bends better and doesn't break from fatigue like copper, which work hardens and cracks. Nylon is fine, but everywhere it makes contact, it should have something on it in case of chafing.

chevykevy · 11-23-2020, 09:43 PM

I bought a kit from a member who was putting together a kit with fittings and all a few years back

chevykevy · 11-23-2020, 09:45 PM

Locdoc makes em, search oil line and locdoc

rpmerf · 11-23-2020, 09:51 PM

Theres a handful on Summit Racing. I'm sure Jegs, Autometer, and and similar have them also. Some braided stainless too.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ng&keyword=oil

forestb · 11-24-2020, 04:54 PM

I think I have seen the plastic ones at Pep Boys.

LT1 Burb · 11-25-2020, 11:23 AM

I had a plastic line once, until it blew off and dumped hot oil in the car, never again.

**VictoriaHardware** · 11-25-2020, 11:45 AM

I had a plastic line touch a header while on the running dyno. Pumped flaming oil all over the dyno room till the fire extinguisher calmed things down.

forestb · 11-25-2020, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

I had a plastic line once, until it blew off and dumped hot oil in the car, never again.

x2

But I have had both the plastic and the copper leak inside the cab. I use the electric type now. Not as accurate but accurate enough for driving around town.

LostMy65 · 11-25-2020, 12:33 PM

My plastic one got brittle over the years and then cracked and blew oil all over my engine. Better than in the cab I guess.

**Corts60** · 11-26-2020, 04:32 PM

Please don't use plastic. All the reasons above are true. They are not trustworthy. Go with copper.

**Steeveedee** · 11-26-2020, 09:41 PM

I'd stay with steel, or use NiCopp. Regular copper work hardens and will eventually crack.

Asshat · 11-28-2020, 03:36 PM

Ok. I think I’ll stick with steel.
Thanks!

**Thealien** · 11-28-2020, 05:32 PM

On my 1972 I purchased an AN-4 braided SS line and used brass fittings to attach. Flexible and less prone to crack than plastic, steel, or copper.

Just another option.

There are some pictures in this thread.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=Oil

**straight6chevyguy** · 12-03-2020, 04:35 PM

Yes stay away from the plastic lines.
They do work for short term use but after some years they will become brittle and crack and break in a million places and pieces.

**straight6chevyguy** · 12-03-2020, 04:36 PM

I have used copper lines and they seem to work fine for me.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-03-2020, 04:42 PM

I had my oil pressure gauge updated to the next series gauge and matching sender. No tubes for me.

11-23-2020, 05:28 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? Looking for a plastic hose to replace the steel line going to the pressure gauge. Has anyone ever done this? __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

11-23-2020, 06:19 PM	#2
dream66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? The consensus on most car/truck forums shows a preference for a copper line vs plastic. But, yes I've seen plastic ones from various part vendors.

11-23-2020, 08:44 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I saw them on eBay and I think on Summit. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-23-2020, 09:16 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,751	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? Steel bends better and doesn't break from fatigue like copper, which work hardens and cracks. Nylon is fine, but everywhere it makes contact, it should have something on it in case of chafing. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I bought a kit from a member who was putting together a kit with fittings and all a few years back

11-23-2020, 09:45 PM	#6
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? Locdoc makes em, search oil line and locdoc

11-23-2020, 09:51 PM	#7
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? Theres a handful on Summit Racing. I'm sure Jegs, Autometer, and and similar have them also. Some braided stainless too. https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ng&keyword=oil __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

11-24-2020, 04:54 PM	#8
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,621	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I think I have seen the plastic ones at Pep Boys.

11-25-2020, 11:23 AM	#9
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I had a plastic line once, until it blew off and dumped hot oil in the car, never again.

11-25-2020, 11:45 AM	#10
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 795	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I had a plastic line touch a header while on the running dyno. Pumped flaming oil all over the dyno room till the fire extinguisher calmed things down.

11-25-2020, 12:33 PM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? My plastic one got brittle over the years and then cracked and blew oil all over my engine. Better than in the cab I guess. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-26-2020, 04:32 PM	#13
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? Please don't use plastic. All the reasons above are true. They are not trustworthy. Go with copper. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

11-26-2020, 09:41 PM	#14
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,751	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I'd stay with steel, or use NiCopp. Regular copper work hardens and will eventually crack. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-28-2020, 03:36 PM	#15
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? Ok. I think I’ll stick with steel. Thanks! __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

11-28-2020, 05:32 PM	#16
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? On my 1972 I purchased an AN-4 braided SS line and used brass fittings to attach. Flexible and less prone to crack than plastic, steel, or copper. Just another option. There are some pictures in this thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=Oil __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205 Last edited by Thealien; 11-28-2020 at 05:39 PM.



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12-03-2020, 04:35 PM	#17
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 913	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? Yes stay away from the plastic lines. They do work for short term use but after some years they will become brittle and crack and break in a million places and pieces. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

12-03-2020, 04:36 PM	#18
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 913	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I have used copper lines and they seem to work fine for me. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

12-03-2020, 04:42 PM	#19
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Is there a plastic replacement for the steel oil pressure line to the gauge? I had my oil pressure gauge updated to the next series gauge and matching sender. No tubes for me. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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