So, on my '70 B, the oil pressure sender and the oil pressure sender
pipe below are usually covered in a light ooze of oil.
The hose has given up the ghost (gone in short order from ooze to drip
to spray), so I've ordered a new one.
When I put the new one on, is there anything I can do to try and keep
the oil inside? Make sure the threads are clean, obviously; don't
over-tighten anything. What sort of threads are they, and is it an
application where teflon pipe tape is appropriate? Any other hints?
This strikes me as a slightly odd fitting -- a flexible hose between
the engine block and something bolted directly to the engine block --
and I thought about replacing the thing with an aeroquip or other
high-grade type hose... I decided against it for the time being, since
I'm still a little unclear as to why the thing uses a flex hose in the
first place, and I wouldn't want to substitute a part in some way that
would affect the gauge readings.
Anyway, your thoughts on this piece of plumbing are appreciated.
M.
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