1952 Champion. I'm having trouble working in an oil pressure switch along the oil pressure plumbing from the pump to the gauge. What size and spec is the fitting attached to the top of the (flat)head where the flexible hose is? It's smaller than 1/8". Any info is much appreciated. Just trying to get the old girl back on the road.
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Speedo / Tach / Gauges: Oil Pressure Tube Fitting Sizes
1952 Green Studebaker Champion- manual
- 6 cyl
- no radio
- owner since 4/11/17
Pictured: PO (left) and me
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Originally posted by theron View Post... the fitting attached to the top of the (flat)head where the flexible hose is?Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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I sure remember them being 1/8 pipe. You must be retrofitting a cut out switch for a fan or electric fuel pump. It is much simpler just to pay attention to your oil pressure gauge and use a toggle switch to turn the pump on and off.If you car is ugly then it better be fast.....
65 2dr sedan
64 2dr sedan (Pinkie)
61 V8 Tcab
63 Tcab 20R powered
55 Commander Wagon
54 Champion Wagon
46 Gibson Model A
50 JD MC
45 Agricat
67 Triumph T100
66 Bultaco Matadore
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Last edited by theron; 07-11-2018, 11:53 AM.1952 Green Studebaker Champion- manual
- 6 cyl
- no radio
- owner since 4/11/17
Pictured: PO (left) and me
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Here's kind of a "measure twice" scenario. I thought the fittings you suggested were incorrect because I wasn't trying the fittings you suggested. Went back and made sure I used proper thread and size and it fit perfectly.
One of the most enjoyable yet frustrating parts of driving a Studebaker is how much I've been learning. I'd say another great thing is the community. Thanks for the help and beautiful cars, by the way.1952 Green Studebaker Champion- manual
- 6 cyl
- no radio
- owner since 4/11/17
Pictured: PO (left) and me
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Originally posted by theron View Post[ATTACH=CONFIG]73768[/ATTACH]This is the fitting I'm having trouble finding the size of. It's smaller than 1/8" NPT and bigger than 1/16". The end that attaches to the pump IS 1/8" inverted flare.
It IS a 1/8" MNPT . On a V8, it can screw directly into the head / on a Six I don't know, but they never reinvented the wheel much.64 GT Hawk (K7)
1970 Avanti (R3)
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