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04-01-2010, 07:13 AM
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I have teflon tape on the AN threads going in to both the adaptor on the side of the block and the remote oil adaptor as well. |
You should have some kind of sealant there, those are pipe threads. |
04-01-2010, 07:55 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Just so everybody knows, the Easy-Off was not an April Fool's joke. I went back and found the reference. ENTDOC usually gave pretty good advice, so I'm inclined to believe him.
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04-01-2010, 11:52 AM
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Just so everybody knows, the Easy-Off was not an April Fool's joke. I went back and found the reference. ENTDOC usually gave pretty good advice, so I'm inclined to believe him.
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
You may not like the oven cleaner bit as when finished it leaves a dullish, somewhat oxidized look. If you try to wire wheel to remove it, that will gall the fitting. Just replace with Aeroquip nickle if it bugs you.
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Why do you think I said that? It's not a joke, it's old as the hills and I did it 15 years ago. I had tried to save you a lot of work and disappointment. Are you therefore disinclined to believe me? 
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04-01-2010, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Why do you think I said that? It's not a joke' it's old as the hills and I did it 15 years ago. I had tried to save you a lot of work and disappointment. Are you therefore disinclined to believe me? |
No, I believe you. But if I'm going to replace them anyway, wouldn't it make sense to try the Easy Off first? And if it looked like shi_, well I was going to replace them anyway....  |
04-01-2010, 12:24 PM
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No, I believe you. But if I'm going to replace them anyway, wouldn't it make sense to try the Easy Off first? And if it looked like shi_, well I was going to replace them anyway.... |
The logic makes sense but the practice makes it a total PIA and not worth the effort. You can't just disconnect the fitting, mask the area and spray away. The $hit is caustic and will eat everything it touches and stain the braided line.. So the the fittings need to be removed from their lines and soaked in a bath of it. Then brass-brushed and rinsed with water. Then you have cloudy, oxidized-looking fittings.
Just plan on emptying the oil system and replace with nickle fittings all at once-you're hours and labor ahead. Changing the tons of braided line for black Startlite hose will save weight and work fine-they're rated for 300psi and are much easier to bend and work with.
OR-leave well enough alone-they don't leak. A beige car with two roll bars can get away with red/blue/silver chotchkies sprinkled about.
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04-01-2010, 12:25 PM
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OR-leave well enough alone-they don't leak. A beige car with two roll bars can get away with red/blue/silver chotchkies sprinkled about. |
Hmmm, maybe you're right.... |
04-01-2010, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
The logic makes sense but the practice makes it a total PIA and not worth the effort. You can't just disconnect the fitting, mask the area and spray away. The $hit is caustic and will eat everything it touches and stain the braided line.. So the the fittings need to be removed from their lines and soaked in a bath of it. Then brass-brushed and rinsed with water. Then you have cloudy, oxidized-looking fittings.
Just plan on emptying the oil system and replace with nickle fittings all at once-you're hours and labor ahead. Changing the tons of braided line for black Startlite hose will save weight and work fine-they're rated for 300psi and are much easier to bend and work with.
OR-leave well enough alone-they don't leak. A beige car with two roll bars can get away with red/blue/silver chotchkies sprinkled about. |
I retract my previous statement about trying Easy-Off first.....
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04-01-2010, 01:07 PM
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Just so everybody knows, the Easy-Off was not an April Fool's joke. I went back and found the reference. ENTDOC usually gave pretty good advice, so I'm inclined to believe him.
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I may give this a shot. Easier than replacing them. If I hate it, I can replace them anyway.
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04-01-2010, 01:08 PM
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I may give this a shot. Easier than replacing them. If I hate it, I can replace them anyway.
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That's an excellent idea. I think you should get on that this weekend and post pics no later than Sunday night.  |
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