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73 L82 oil pressure line (1/5)
 4/7/15 8:16am
scottstmaxx
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lincoln park, MI - USA

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1973 L82 convertible


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Finally digging into the engine compartment and noticed that the oil pressure line is connected to the top rather than into the oil filter housing.
 
Has anyone ever seen this or know if this is correct?
 
It has the plastic tube and flared out fitting that has the correct fitting into the engine!
 
Thanks in advance!!!
 
Scott


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Re: 73 L82 oil pressure line (2/5)
 4/7/15 10:19am
F4GaryGold Member
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Don't know what year they moved it, but on top is where my 72 has it.

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Re: 73 L82 oil pressure line (3/5)
 4/7/15 12:27pm
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Small blocks have had them on top since '68-9, afaik... Thumbs Up

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Re: 73 L82 oil pressure line (4/5)
 4/7/15 1:17pm
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My '73 L82 - line and fitting connected to the top of the block just behind the intake manifold. Looks like I'll be doing some cleaning up back there !!

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Re: 73 L82 oil pressure line (5/5)
 4/10/15 6:37pm
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Overland Park, KS - USA

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  I recommend replacing the plastic oil pressure line with one made of copper of the same size. Sooner or later the plastic line will leak and drip on your radio.

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