Oil line on a six, hose and valve installed! Options

[gereed75]

I believe the 30 x 30 is in there. I just took mine out, drilled and taped it for M6 with a copper washer and safety wire. Works great.

[914forme]

Thanks @greed75, I found the plain ones, and yes I have one, I was hoping someone had one premade to save me a bit of machine time.

Right now I want to take my time and spend it on the actual build, and not on making or getting parts made in a one off situation.

But I like the idea, and will most likely spend some time on the mill, which has its own set of advantages. I was thinking a lot like you proper bolt with copper washer, and pre drilled for safety wire.

I safety wire oil plugs, and CV joints, I have learned my lessons.

[fixer34]

I changed the description text as I'm making progress.

Not quite sure where the 30x30 drain plug sub-thread came in, but that's cool. Kind of wondering where it would go anyway, I don't see any place on my line that has that type of connection.

As for progress, got the new line from BelMatic Friday, came in 2 days. Test fitted the check value and all is good. Going to buy a strap wrench tomorrow to see if I can loosen the aluminum housings without doing permanent damage. One of the pictures shows how it threads together (thank you...), but it was also mentioned that the threads are left-hand?? Can someone confirm so I don't go horsing on this in the wrong direction?
Pete

[Krieger]

I changed the description text as I'm making progress.

Not quite sure where the 30x30 drain plug sub-thread came in, but that's cool. Kind of wondering where it would go anyway, I don't see any place on my line that has that type of connection.

As for progress, got the new line from BelMatic Friday, came in 2 days. Test fitted the check value and all is good. Going to buy a strap wrench tomorrow to see if I can loosen the aluminum housings without doing permanent damage. One of the pictures shows how it threads together (thank you...), but it was also mentioned that the threads are left-hand?? Can someone confirm so I don't go horsing on this in the wrong direction?
Pete

You have the original OEM lines. There was no "coupler" between them. When I purchased my replacement lines 6 years ago they came with that coupler. I added a drain bolt to mine too.

[johnlush]

FWIW, none of the fittings I have are left hand threaded.

I changed the description text as I'm making progress.

Not quite sure where the 30x30 drain plug sub-thread came in, but that's cool. Kind of wondering where it would go anyway, I don't see any place on my line that has that type of connection.

As for progress, got the new line from BelMatic Friday, came in 2 days. Test fitted the check value and all is good. Going to buy a strap wrench tomorrow to see if I can loosen the aluminum housings without doing permanent damage. One of the pictures shows how it threads together (thank you...), but it was also mentioned that the threads are left-hand?? Can someone confirm so I don't go horsing on this in the wrong direction?
Pete

[gereed75]

You have the original OEM lines. There was no "coupler" between them. When I purchased my replacement lines 6 years ago they came with that coupler. I added a drain bolt to mine too.
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I did not realize that. I replaced mine also from PMS and the replacements had the coupler. No big deal to drill and tap it.

Gave the originals to Steve. Did not know at the time they were rebuildable.

[rgalla9146]

All threads are conventional, no reverse except the collar which is rotated
onto the hose as the first step. It is easily installed by hand to full depth.
You'll need a piece of plumbing to tighten the nipples against to assemble.
See pics.
The long extension is to stabilize the strap tool.
You may have to use rubber gasket maker to increase grip between the strap tool and
the alloy collar.

[gms]

I took a little different approach HERE

[fixer34]

I took a little different approach HERE

Sadly, not sure there are any Sears/Craftsman stores around anymore. Found something similar at Menards that I'm going to try.

[johnlush]

Search for "Alltrade Strap Wrench". You may be able to find them locally.

Strap Wrench

Even has a bottle opener built in for celebrating your success or calming your frustrations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

[fixer34]

So, "with a little (LOT) help from my friends...", Success! I'll celebrate in about a week once I make sure I'm not getting leaks from the hose replacement. As you can see from the pictures, it's a tight fit with the stock heat exchangers. The valve needs to be very close to the oil cooler connection to allow the HE clamp to be used and avoid too sharp a hose bend. Had to trim the hose down a bit from the original picture to get it to fit properly. (The 2 extra clamps are to prevent the hose from crimping at the bend until use/heat form it better.

All in all, a bit of an adventure. Once you know how it all comes apart and can beg/borrow/buy the proper tools, it isn't too bad.

[porschetub]

FWIW, none of the fittings I have are left hand threaded.

I changed the description text as I'm making progress.

Not quite sure where the 30x30 drain plug sub-thread came in, but that's cool. Kind of wondering where it would go anyway, I don't see any place on my line that has that type of connection.

As for progress, got the new line from BelMatic Friday, came in 2 days. Test fitted the check value and all is good. Going to buy a strap wrench tomorrow to see if I can loosen the aluminum housings without doing permanent damage. One of the pictures shows how it threads together (thank you...), but it was also mentioned that the threads are left-hand?? Can someone confirm so I don't go horsing on this in the wrong direction?
Pete

John I only mentioned the outer alloy piece was LH thread,these reusable fitting are different to the ones we used on the ships as our outer collars were steel and had a hex on them.....much easier to take apart and assemble.

[fixer34]

FWIW, none of the fittings I have are left hand threaded.

I changed the description text as I'm making progress.

Not quite sure where the 30x30 drain plug sub-thread came in, but that's cool. Kind of wondering where it would go anyway, I don't see any place on my line that has that type of connection.

As for progress, got the new line from BelMatic Friday, came in 2 days. Test fitted the check value and all is good. Going to buy a strap wrench tomorrow to see if I can loosen the aluminum housings without doing permanent damage. One of the pictures shows how it threads together (thank you...), but it was also mentioned that the threads are left-hand?? Can someone confirm so I don't go horsing on this in the wrong direction?
Pete

John I only mentioned the outer alloy piece was LH thread,these reusable fitting are different to the ones we used on the ships as our outer collars were steel and had a hex on them.....much easier to take apart and assemble.

Yeah, this would have made things much easier. That aluminum collar is slippery, even with a strap wrench. I did understand the LH reference though; the outer collar 'screws' onto the hose and it is opposite/LH.