Oil pressure line on a JD60

UncleCarl · Jun 9, 2019

Just curious....has anyone had any luck on using plastic oil pressure lines instead of the copper ones? It wouldn't be near anything hot on the engine, just between my fuel petcock and the gauge itself. Insights pro or con? Thanks

PJH · Jun 9, 2019

I've never tried plastic. I use brake line material and compression fittings. Seems like it's about $8 a stick, and it makes real nice bends. You'll have enough left over to make a nice extended blow gun.

David G · Jun 9, 2019

I would never use plastic, if flex then use armored.

UncleCarl · Jun 9, 2019

Okay, sounds good. Was reluctant so glad I asked. Thanks

UncleCarl · Jun 9, 2019

Brake line material....hmmm. That sounds like a good idea. And a lot cheaper than the copper lines I've looked at. I'll have to try it. Would I need a line bending tool?

Steve@Advance · Jun 9, 2019

"Would I need a line bending tool?"

Probably not. It bends easily, just form it carefully by hand.

If it needs a sharp bend, then yes, get a bender, or use a 90* fitting. Be sure the bender is for the correct size tubing.

Also, if possible, buy it to the length you need. It comes with really nice double flare ends, better than a hand flare tool can make.

UncleCarl · Jun 9, 2019

Okay thanks

buickanddeere · Jun 9, 2019

. If you are working on that line . May as well as a "T" and route lubricating oil to the hydraulic pump idler gear shaft .

UncleCarl · Jun 12, 2019

Hey BuickAndDeere, Sounds interesting....not sure what I'd be looking for etc....got any pics of a finished project on that? Thanks

buickanddeere · Jun 12, 2019

The image appears in the JD area of this site from time to time . Just ask there and someone will be happy to re-post it.

PJH · Jun 12, 2019

Here is a picture of the external oiler for the hydraulic pump. This is on a JD 50. I recommend flipping the loop down, rather than up. It's a tight fit getting the pump in position with the loop pointed up.

UncleCarl · Jun 12, 2019

Okay, thanks all. I definitely know this area. PJH or Buickanddeere.....why does it have to be looped? Couldn't ya just run the line straight over?

Bob · Jun 13, 2019

(quoted from post at 22:44:14 06/12/19) Okay, thanks all. I definitely know this area. PJH or Buickanddeere.....why does it have to be looped? Couldn't ya just run the line straight over?

"why does it have to be looped?"

It DOESN'T.

But the "loop" makes it more resistant to breaking from severe vibration (probably NOT an issue here), and provides more flexibility when connecting it up, and BEST OF ALL, provides a photogenic, sort of "steampunk" look, making the photos of the finished job that you post on the 'net more "interesting".

PJH · Jun 13, 2019

Yes you could use a straight line. My first attempt was with a straight piece and it didn't go well, so I copied the loop idea from a fuel line that was on an old six cylinder Ford engine and it was easier to get in alignment.

UncleCarl · Jun 17, 2019

Ahhhh....okay. Thanks Bob. Makes sense.

UncleCarl · Jun 17, 2019

Got it. Thanks

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