[Tigers] Oil Pressure Hose/Fitting

[Stu]

Is there space between the bracket and the back of the gauge?  IIRC there
was on mine, but it's been years.
With the Tach out, you might be able to take a pair of needle nosed pliers
and grab the stud between the bracket and the gauge, and get the nut to turn

Stu

On Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 5:17 PM <phastphill at aol.com> wrote:

> good idea remove what you can easily.....or find a young kid who luvs cars
>
>
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> From: coolvt--- via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
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> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Oil Pressure Hose/Fitting
>
> Thinking way back it seems that I had either the speedo or the tach
> removed for some purpose and was to able to reach behind to connect the oil
> sender.  But, don't take that as gospel it's been a few years. I can tell
> you that I replaced it without pulling the dash.  And you are using  a
> braided stainless for replacement....right?  Mark L
>
> In a message dated 11/6/2018 10:52:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> tigers at autox.team.net writes:
>
> I bought a new oil line, but have been struggling for several weeks trying
> to get it installed.  Having big hands and not being able to see anything
> behind the instrument panel due to all of the wiring/clutter/steering
> column does not help matters.
>
> I tried removing the oil pressure gauge from the instrument panel, but one
> of the gauge bracket studs just spins, so I can’t get the knurled nut off.
> Apparently, removing the gauge is not an option.
>
> I read where many people recommend just removing the instrument panel for
> access.  Does anyone have step by step instructions on the best way to do
> this?  Funny how something so simple can turn into a major stumbling
> block...
>
>
>
> On Fri, October 5, 2018 5:03 pm, Stu wrote:
> > Was this still the ORIGINAL hose??? If so, remove it and toss it in the
> > trash. They are extremely brittle by now. Many of us can confirm this,
> > by personal experience.
> >
> > Get one of the replacement kits, SS or CAT should have something
> > available. Is the steel braided line still available?
> >
> > Stu
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 4:18 PM Richard Bruner via Tigers <
> > tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >
> >> The oil pressure hose on my car cracked near the block, with a
> >> predictable
> >> result. I cut the cracked section off, and am trying to get the old,
> >> brittle hose back on the barbed fitting. I've tried a lighter, a hair
> >> dryer and a heat gun so far, with no luck. The hose blisters before
> >> getting hot enough to go on the fitting.
> >>
> >> Any suggestions?
> >>
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