AzBob Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Oil began to leak from the oil pressure gauge on my 1926-26 yesterday. Upon investigation, the 3/16" fitting was found to have age cracks radiating out from the compression surface. Although I believed it would be a long shot, called Napa and described what I had and to my astonishment the salesman said he had them in stock. Says they also have the 1/8" fittings as well. The only differences is the hex head is 7/16" (vs. 3/8") and is a little taller than the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Wow, that is fantastic. I had made the ones I needed for my '38. I wonder if they have the females too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 good find! now if only someone had the filters for a reasonable price.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Desert model 45 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I recently found these fittings called Threaded Sleeve fittings, and available on e-bay. The part number for 3/16 tubing male fittings is Weatherhead 6100x3. Female 3/16 compression x NPT fitting part number is Weatherhead 6200x3. Based on the pieces I have collected for my 25 Master, the 3/16 fittings are used in multiple locations on the car, including pressure oil line head to valve rockers, oil pressure gauge tube, vacuum line from manifold to fuel pump, vacuum line to wiper motor. this link has a table of Weatherhead Threaded Sleeve Brass fittings: https://www.jhf.com/Catalog_v6/1187.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Oregon Desert model 45,Thanks for posting the pdf on the "Threaded Sleeve Fittings" At least we know the proper nomenclature now and a source other than the local Napa which only stocks the most common of the fittings. Edited May 27, 2015 by AzBob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 This is a great piece of information.As always, it pays to know exactly what you need when you are looking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I recently found these fittings called Threaded Sleeve fittings, and available on e-bay. The part number for 3/16 tubing male fittings is Weatherhead 6100x3. Female 3/16 compression x NPT fitting part number is Weatherhead 6200x3. Based on the pieces I have collected for my 25 Master, the 3/16 fittings are used in multiple locations on the car, including pressure oil line head to valve rockers, oil pressure gauge tube, vacuum line from manifold to fuel pump, vacuum line to wiper motor. this link has a table of Weatherhead Threaded Sleeve Brass fittings: https://www.jhf.com/Catalog_v6/1187.pdf Here is a source with additional sizes including those needed for the oil filter lines (5/16?"). Can be purchased individually online without having to purchase more than needed: http://www.discounthydraulichose.com/Threaded_Sleeve_Tube_Nut_p/36100.htm Edited August 3, 2015 by michaelod (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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