Oil hose

[tom geiger]

Guys, have a annoying leak at the couplink between the oil pump and the radiator. Tried to tighten it and it just won't stop its leaking. Is there
something like a copper washer at that connection I might try to get it to stop? Any suggestions welcome

Thanks
Tom
76 Eleganza 2
KCMO

 

[thomas phipps]

There are copper cupped washers that fit. Check JmK.
Tom, MS II
--
1975 GMC Avion
KA4CSG

 

[Ken H.]

Tom.

Those are ordinary flare fittings which should not require copper washers.
But sometimes they do. Here's how I've made my own washers when commercial
ones were not available:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4452-flare-fitting-repair-with-copper-seal.html

Someone will probably pipe up with a commercial source -- likely an HVAC
supplier.

Ken H.

> Guys, have a annoying leak at the couplink between the oil pump and the
> radiator. Tried to tighten it and it just won't stop its leaking. Is there
> something like a copper washer at that connection I might try to get it to
> stop? Any suggestions welcome
>

 

[johnny]

I found with the stainless replacement hoses, which have very hard stainless fittings, the copper washer is just about a requirement. J>R> carries a
box of them. W.W. Grainger has them among other places. They're inexpensive. Here's where I got them - I bought several sizes:

https://www.grainger.com/search?searchQuery=10pk%20flare%20gasket&suggestConfigId=6

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased