| RAK402A | -- 04-16-2025 @ 10:35 AM |
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First of all, this is RAK402-my email was hacked in early March and I have had to re-register here so, at least for the time being, I am RAK402A. I just sent a request in to see if my original Forum name could be restored. When I changed my distributor last year, I noticed that my oil return line (which is connected through a banjo fitting to the right distributor mounting bolt) started to leak. I realized that I had installed these lines approximately 20 years ago and it was well past time to replace them. The oil filter lines might as well be made from stone. I could not find suitable replacements and made a temporary one from fuel line for the return. While this would not have bothered me a few decades ago (if it worked it was ok), it now bothers me because it is not correct. I have read Kubes40's excellent comments regarding what the original oil lines were like, but would like to know if anyone is actually manufacturing/selling the correct types of lines (for the second later routing with the banjo fitting at the distributor mounting bolt). I know there is a bit of controversy as to whether the oil filter actually works, but it was an accessory and I want to keep it on the car (and working), so removing it is not an option.
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| JayChicago | -- 04-16-2025 @ 5:43 PM |
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That oil filter return line/hose going to the distributor bolt is not reproduced. I had a standing search on ebay for a couple years before one finally appeared. BTW, the banjo bolt has been reproduced by Third Generation.
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| carcrazy | -- 04-16-2025 @ 7:49 PM |
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While not correct for a 1940, this dipstick fitting with oil return line feature offered by Bob Drake offers an alternative to provide a solution to your problem. https://bobdrake.com/products/1947-48-dip-stick-tube-boss?_pos=3&_sid=fc518f9c4&_ss=r
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| RAK402A | -- 04-16-2025 @ 8:12 PM |
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JayChicago, Thank you-I will look into the repro banjo fitting. My father found the one that is on the car. (the portion that goes into the hose is slightly too small in diameter). He also made the hollow bolt that is on the car now. If the bolt continues to survive my hose changing and getting removed as I change distributors at tune up time, it will stay on the car because he made it. carcrazy, Thank you for the suggestion-that would definitely make life easier. In this case, I have worked very hard to keep the car as stock as possible. Over time, I am trying to make it more so. Thank you both very much.
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