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Turbo Oil line broken (main feed from block)
Khaled Offline
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#1
Hello, my oil feed line from the engine block has ahole in it and I was wondering how much is it to get a new one (part #) or can i make one my seff usin the flang and some high temp hose with barbs and clamps etc.. to make it work and last thx
I need this info asap and pics would be nice

my email is [email protected]
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5Speed
Working on restoring it and making it more powerfull

http://mystic-modders.dyndns.org/tbird.htm
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ERIC J snowbird Offline
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#2
Do Not! make one out of hose. If it bursts you'll have a fire fueled by oil under prssure.
You can make one out of steel line but make sure you do not kink any bends. That line is the life line for your turbo.
Braided steel lines are available from various vendors. I have the one from maxPSI.

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ERIC J snowbird Offline
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#3
Here's Scott's(maxPSI) link http://www.maxpsiracing.com/fordfeed.html
- ERIC J
87 Black 5speed, 88 Black 5speed.
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Khaled Offline
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#4
i mean the one at the bottem with the diamend shape flange... the others i made out of steel pipin (brake line)

[This message has been edited by Khaled (edited 10-16-2005).]
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5Speed
Working on restoring it and making it more powerfull

http://mystic-modders.dyndns.org/tbird.htm
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ERIC J snowbird Offline
Posting Freak
#5
Thats the oil return line. Make sure it actually has a hole in it and not just a bad gasket. Be gentle, it is usually brittle and it's a PITA to change. Guys here have made them out if mis. plumbing parts(nat gas hose I think) do a search. The main thing about the return line is size. It is gravity that brings the oil down it back to the engine and the oil is kinda like shaving cream at this point. Scott at MaxPSI make a braided return line aswell. I think there is one on ebay right now.
**EDIT** the one on ebay is from stinger. Just as good from what I hear.

[This message has been edited by ERIC J snowbird (edited 10-16-2005).]
- ERIC J
87 Black 5speed, 88 Black 5speed.
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ERIC J snowbird Offline
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#6
Here's a link for gas flex connectors Ryan H posted. He may know more. http://www.plumbingworld.com/gasconnectors.html
- ERIC J
87 Black 5speed, 88 Black 5speed.
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Khaled Offline
Member
#7
I have pics visit here for pics
http://mystic-modders.dyndns.org/oil_ret...ne_fix.htm

THE HOLE http://mystic-modders.dyndns.org/wtf/DSCN3767.JPG

THE PLAN http://mystic-modders.dyndns.org/wtf/DSCN3769ed.JPG

Red-replace piece with same size barb with large ID (iner diameter)
Blue-replace with 12inch of rubber high temp hose or what ever i can find to make it work
Pink-remove flange(drill it out) and thread it to have same barb size as the other piece and connect them (large ID so it can flow good)

Tell me wat ya think
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5Speed
Working on restoring it and making it more powerfull

http://mystic-modders.dyndns.org/tbird.htm
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Pete D Offline
Administrator
#8
Remember that it is gravity feed like Eric said. It has to be downhill all the way, no low spots where it cuts flow
Pete Dunham


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Qwertys Offline
Senior Member
#9
well i've posted this over at turboford but here it is:
I had problems with finding an oil return line that will fit with my new turbo.
after trying the braided line and it not working, i came down to this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Q...eturn2.jpg

if that doesnt work, i'm going down to the hardware store and buying some of the gas lines and try to flare it myself.
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