rubber line to oil pressure switch on the '59

["Rog & Jan van Hoy" <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Since no one else has replied...

 

On my "lesser" [sportier, lighter...] MoPars, the oil pressure hose replacements came with the fittings attached.  What gave you the idea that you've gotten a "NOS" hose?  You got this from a supplier whose integrity has been questioned by some of our members; maybe he sold you a chunk of ordinary hose and misinformed you as to its correctness.

 

--Roger van Hoy, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '66 Plymouth, '81 Imperial, Washougal, WA

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Rex Crews

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Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 8:26 PM

Subject: IML: rubber line to oil pressure switch on the '59

Hi Fellows,

 

I asked this question last night, but didn't receive a reply, so I am going to try again with better terminology.  On my '59 there is a rubber line running from the engine block to the oil pressure switch on the dash.  This line ruptured and I ordered an NOS one from Mitchell Motors in GA.  The line arrived but it has no nut or compression fitting on the end where the hose screws into the back of the switch on the dash.  Mr. Mitchell said I needed to re-use my old fitting and nut, but I don't see any way to get it off. 

 

I wonder if a new style compression fitting will work?  I don't want oil leaks under the dash, nor do I want to ruin the nos hose.  Has anyone changed one of these before?  I understand similar hoses were used from at least the early 1950's- 1960's.  I would just like to know how someone has prepared a replacement hose for installation.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

For all who listened to my brake woes earlier...I now have great brakes.  Thanks to all who helped answer my wheel cylinder questions.

 

Keep 'em rolling,

 

Rex Crews