> I'd be leery of a copper line in this application; copper tends to work harden
> over time, and I think it would crack. Of course, so will the plastic/nylon.
> The right thing is a stainless covered rubber line, but it will be expensive
> and fittings will be hard to find.
>
> (Aircraft Spruce is a great catalog, well worth the refundable $5 charge. Call
> (800) 824-1930.)
>
Hi There:
I had the same problem with both plastic tube and copper flexing to
the point of breaking or splitting. I've now replaced it with a
braided steel line with the appropriate end fittings. As far as
end fittings go, the hose ends are usually an AN thread. Most
manufacturers (aeroquip, russel, earls) will supply not only the hose
and ends but adaptors too. I'm using a 1980 (i think) MGB oil guage
on my 1978 Spitfire and had no problem plumbing it into the oil
perssure take off from the block. It was pretty expensive but I no
longer have oil leaking onto my carpert.
Thanks for your time
Andrew Murchison
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