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Topic: 73 L82 oil pressure line

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73 L82 oil pressure line

Posted: 4/7/15 5:16am Message 1 of 5
scottstmaxx
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lincoln park, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 L82 convertible
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

Posted: 4/7/15 7:19am Message 2 of 5
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F4Gary
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.
Don't know what year they moved it, but on top is where my 72 has it.


   

Re: 73 L82 oil pressure line

Posted: 4/7/15 9:27am Message 3 of 5
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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

Posted: 4/7/15 10:17am Message 4 of 5
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Vette(s): 1973 L82 4 Speed Coupe - Very original, well documented driver/survivor. 2016 Bend Regional NCRS Top Flight.
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

Posted: 4/10/15 3:37pm Message 5 of 5
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray
  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.


1973 L-82 4 spd

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