From really close to my mechanical gauge all the way down to my fitting on the block
I have my copper line sleeved with 1/4" fuel line.
I ain't done it yet, but I plan on making a "stand-off" hanger to attach to that nearby bell housing bolt
and then to my "sleeve"
This may sorta keep my oil line steadier on the engine end as the engine torques.
If I have a failure it will be at the gauge or at the fitting on the block---if it's in between, it will
pour out of the hose near the block.
I've used plastic and copper line in the past for the gauge, both of 'em will fail at some point.
At present, it's a copper line.
So far, when these tubes to the mechanical gauges start seeping or full blown break loose
I have detected the oil leaking/ spraying and have shut down the Jeep to fix it.
I haven't lost all of my oil, but I usually have 2 quarts of oil onboard to get by for a bit.
board.
The little yeller vacuum cap contains a 1/4" brass plug.
I drilled the top edge with a small drill bit and inserted a piece of safety wire through it and
tied it to my block fitting.
I'm now prepared to plug the hole if I'm not in a position to repair the oil line!
There's the plug--In my face!
No searching!
No having to go get one!
A 1/4" ball valve and a short nipple would work too!
-----JEEPFELLER