Oil leak investigation

PANAVIA · #1 (**permalink**) 11-27-2010, 02:53 PM

Keep in mind that the back of the gauge has a threaded fitting on the back, on the smiths repro gauge, it is a UNF thread and not American NPT, on the AutoMeter gauge it is a NPT fitting.

The pipe thread in. A standard ford small block / Windsor is a NPT fitting either 3/8" or 1/4" NPT at the block, or pipe from the block.

We mandate steel braided in our cobras, the plastic oil line is bogus.

Steve

Voyager · #2 (**permalink**) 11-29-2010, 10:56 AM

Per Madmaxx's post, picked up some compression fittings (part number 41235) at ACE. Due to the holidays, did not get a chance to install yet.

However prior to taking some holiday guests on an obligatory cobra ride, I used a 12mm flare nut wrench to gently snug the outer fitting.

Guess what? No puddle under the car the next morning. Will clean everything up real good and confirm on next ride.

Next comes the leaking slave cylinder.