I used copper tubing. When using copper (or steel like brake line for that
matter) you must put strain relief coils in the line to prevent stress
breakage from vibration, engine movement, etc. What I did was at the
junction where the tube exits the sender, I have two 1 inch coils (like a
spring), and at the gauge end I have the same. I've had it that way for
over 20 years without incident! With steel braided of course, this would
not apply
The GT6 uses this coil relief in the clutch line from the master to the
slave. There is no flexible hose, just a couple of coils in the hard line!
Works great, and no danger of a hose failure or collapse.
Barry Schwartz
San Diego, CA
Original Message:
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From: sujit roy triumphstag@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:35:21 -0700
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Adding oil pressure gauge
I'm adding an oil pressure gauge to the Stag. I'd like to know what material
of flex pipe I should use as the pipe will run very close to the exhaust
manifold. The oil pressure on the stag does not run much above 50-60 PSI
Someone mentioned to use a steel tube to a point away from the manifold and
then branch off using flex pipe.
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks, Sujit
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Sujit Roy, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty, Cupertino, CA
(408) 839-8359
roysrealty.com
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