<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Security-Policy" content="script-src 'self'; img-src * cid: data:;"><style id="outgoing-font-settings">#response_container_BBPPID{font-family: initial; font-size:initial; color: initial;}</style></head><body style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image: initial; line-height: initial;"><div id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline:none;" dir="auto" contenteditable="false"> <div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"> Gentlemen (and ladies?)</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">I had the exhaust manifold to cyl head blow out on cylinder #8 ( of course - where else?) And to make it a real challenge they are headers... not the factory original cast iron versions.</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">This proved to be a real challenge with all the gear in that part of the engine room that must be removed to gain access to the manifold on the driver's side.</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">So what does this have to do with access to these dash gauges??</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">Well, after much cussin' and frothin' and almost no way to get at the manifold bolts in the rear of the block, in frustration I decided to remove the steering column.</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">I couldn't believe how easy it is. Separate the column at the last steering knuckle, loosen the bolts that clamp the column under the dash, a couple of wires that go to the turn signal switch (only two IIRC) and up it comes! </div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">Blew me away. Huge space gain for that part of the engine room. And if you are only working in the engine room, you don't need to completely remove it. Check your plugs every six months instead of every six years. 👍</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">BUT also under the dash in the area of the oil pressure gauge as well as the Tach etc. Now lots of room even for big hands. </div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">Try it you will like it!</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">Dave </div> <div name="BB10" id="response_div_spacer_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"> <br style="display:initial"></div> <div id="blackberry_signature_BBPPID" name="BB10" dir="auto"> <div id="_signaturePlaceholder_BBPPID" name="BB10" dir="auto">Sent from my BlackBerry — the most secure mobile device — via the Bell Network</div> </div></div><div id="_original_msg_header_BBPPID" dir="auto"> <table width="100%" style="background-color: white; border-spacing: 0px; display: table; outline: none;" contenteditable="false"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="padding: initial; font-size: initial; text-align: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <div style="border-right: none; border-bottom: none; border-left: none; border-image: initial; border-top: 1pt solid rgb(181, 196, 223); padding: 3pt 0in 0in; font-family: Tahoma, "BB Alpha Sans", "Slate Pro"; font-size: 10pt;"> <div id="from"><b>From:</b> tigers@autox.team.net</div><div id="sent"><b>Sent:</b> November 9, 2018 11:37 AM</div><div id="to"><b>To:</b> gammaman@mokancomm.net</div><div id="reply_to"><b>Reply to:</b> mark44124@gmail.com</div><div id="cc"><b>Cc:</b> tigers@autox.team.net</div><div id="subject"><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Tigers] Oil Pressure Hose/Fitting</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <br> </div><!--start of _originalContent --><div name="BB10" dir="auto" style="background-image: initial; line-height: initial; outline: none;" contenteditable="false"><div><div dir="auto">I replaced one of these recently with a stainless version from Rick (SS). I took out the speedo and got access to the gauge. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">This also gives you the opportunity to practice your Batman impression by hanging upside down and staring into darkness. </div></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I take out the front seats before attempting any under-dash maneuvers. </div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 4:20 PM Richard Bruner via Tigers <<a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 0.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">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.<br>
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