40's oil gauge connection ???

[Sam_Fear]

I'm trying to hook up my original oil gauge, but I don't have the original tubing or connectors. Anyone dealt with this problem? I'll have to get a picture up I guess. The threads are the same as a brake line, but the compression part is reversed.

 

[Gastrick]

Without seeing a photo, I usually end up using parts from a plumbing supply store for old oil lines and such.

 

[HOT40ROD]

I think I know what you are talking about. Let see a picture.

If it is what i think it is you can make it with a double flare kit.

 

[Old Iron]

Most of the old gauges had a female 1/8" pipe thread that you put a male pipe to 1/8" compression fitting in and run the 1/8" copper line to

Jim

 

[Sam_Fear]

Did a little studying and figured out what I need. 7/16x20 thread refrigerator flare nut for 1/4" tubing. (not inverted flare like on brakes) Now I just gotta find it!

 

[GJunktionMike]

Did a little studying and figured out what I need. 7/16x20 thread refrigerator flare nut for 1/4" tubing. (not inverted flare like on brakes) Now I just gotta find it!

Alot of the old stuff I Have worked on used a 1/4" copper line with a compresion ball like the ones for a cooler (Plumping aisle)