Best way to access back of oil pressure gauge

[Blas]

Hey Doug,
My pleasure. Always glad to share what I have learned. Technically, the air pressure in that small oil line is what registers on the gauge. The oil does not necessarily ever make it to the instrument. (thought sometimes you can see some in the original plastic tube) If oil actually made its way to the gauge, that tells you you have an air leak at the gauge fitting.
BTW: If you had the standard plastic hose installed and if for some reason it cracked and began to leak, it would start to pump some very warm engine oil on to your legs. Take three guess's why I know this....the first two guess's don't count....
Blas

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by Blas

Hey Doug,
My pleasure. Always glad to share what I have learned. Technically, the air pressure in that small oil line is what registers on the gauge. The oil does not necessarily ever make it to the instrument. (thought sometimes you can see some in the original plastic tube) If oil actually made its way to the gauge, that tells you you have an air leak at the gauge fitting.
BTW: If you had the standard plastic hose installed and if for some reason it cracked and began to leak, it would start to pump some very warm engine oil on to your legs. Take three guess's why I know this....the first two guess's don't count....
Blas

I did see a little oil in the stock nylon hose when I removed it. I also found that the hose had a decent crease (to the point where it looked like it could break) where it connects to the 90 degree fitting at the gauge.

I also didn't know (until a fellow SPF owner told me) that the hose at the gauge is pushed on (or glued?) to the 90 degree fitting at the gauge. It doesn't look too secure.

I installed an AN teflon line from British American Transfer in Florida that fellow CC member Scooter recommended.

[Blas]

Perhaps you could post the supplier info and part numbers?
Blas760

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by Blas

Perhaps you could post the supplier info and part numbers?
Blas760

For sure. This is courtesy of Scott (Scooter) who provided me with the part numbers.

The supplier is BAT (British American Transfer) In Florida).

http://www.batinc.net/main.htm

- 1 x Fitting ABS390F 90 deg 1/8" BSP x -3 hose end ( for Smith Gauge Flat Seal - British Standard Pipe Fitting)

- 6' Hose FC3-3T TFE -3AN TEFLON

- 1 x Fitting 816-3-2 Union -3AN x 1/8" NPT

- 1 x Fitting FS-3 -3AN Straight Hose End (TE)

The assembled line was $64.00 which included $7.00 to install the hose ends. You can assemble it yourself (would make it easier to fish through the firewall), but I thought I'd let a pro do it. The full 6' is perfect for the SPF.

I ran some of the AN line under the dash through a piece of wire loom to prevent rubbing on the wiring harness.

[FOMOCONUT]

Thanks for the info. SPF 2773 Jerry