1955 Oil Pressure Line Broke - Need Help on Making a Replacement

[buickbrothers]

My goal to complete the car this year was moving along fine and I just hit a snag. The oil pressure line crimped and broke while putting it through the fire wall. I was able to find new tubing and I'm attempting to use the original fittings and I was able to get them off the old line. However, since these are non-compression fittings, I haven't determined how to install them on the new copper tubing. I've looked for new ones but I haven't found the correct size that will work. Does anyone know how to install the original fitting on the new line or have a source for new fittings? Thanks...

[60FlatTop]

Is it this style fitting: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7012154?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google&campaign=GSC-Interior-Parts-Accessories&campaign_id=10947735031&adgroup_id=107081865586&adtype=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqq_x0f_W_AIVla7ICh0pGglKEAQYAyABEgL6qfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&

 

 

[Bloo]

Or is it more like this?

 

[buickbrothers]

It's the style Bloo has sent. I need to stick with this style for the gauge connection. I check NAPA before I posted. I think I found one that will work and have ordered a set: 8236109 - Burnham 8236109 - Compression Fitting for Pilot Tubing (supplyhouse.com) Thanks for the reply! 

[Bloo]

That's not the same thing but it might work(?). The one in the link is a type that breaks into 2 pieces if the picture is accurate. I don't know if it is interchangeable? Maybe? The fitting in my post is called a "threaded sleeve", and I have bought them from Blackhawk Supply. They compress at the tip when installed  and become part of the tubing.

 

https://blackhawksupply.com/collections/plumbing-brass-fittings-double-compression/description_nut

 

Edited January 20, 2023 by Bloo (see edit history)

[buickbrothers]

I'd prefer to use the one you indicated Bloo from Blackhawk Supply to mitigate any risk. I can't seem to find it in their online catalog. Do you have a part number or link to it?

[Bloo]

You can click on them from that page linked in my post above. I don't have an oil pressure tube in front of me to check, but I think it is the smallest one. 1/8" tubing (with 5/16-24 thread). I'd double check that if I were you.

 

https://blackhawksupply.com/products/midland-16001-1-8-5-16-24-threaded-sleeve-nut-brass-fittings-double-compression-nut

 

 

 

[buickbrothers]

Yes, that is correct and the link is good. $1.72 for the two parts and $10 shipping - shipping is nuts but you have to get the parts. Thank you so much for the help!