W-30 oil filter/lines....

[banjoman09]

I did find a used oil filter canister/new filter and ready to mount on engine. One line was gone- one was kinda there(lol)...looks maybe like 3/8 copper tubing? Can these two lines be "solid" or do they need a foot of "flex hose" on one end for vibration? I can make the lines once I get the size figured....thanks!

 

[Oldiron29]

Originals would have been steel line. Brake lines make good replacements if you have the right fittings.

 

[banjoman09]

great...thanks for your help.

 

[robgIN]

and you can get the brake lines that are an alloy that looks like copper on the outside , they bend easier and are easier to work with

 

[banjoman09]

okay...wonder where?

 

[robgIN]

all the chain store auto parts places have them

 

[banjoman09]

ok...ill check. Thanks.

 

[36F30]

(quoted from post at 07:37:47 08/27/17) ok...ill check. Thanks.

Copper will work just fine for the oil lines, many F series tractors have copper oil lines. Easy to solder your old fittings onto copper. Copper should not however be used for fuel lines as it may work harden and crack causing a fuel fire. Wouldn't be a problem if you get an oil leak on the low pressure (5 to 10 pounds) oil system of one of these engines. And if it leaks its on the opposite side from the manifold anyway.

My Grandfather put this copper line on my F30 oil filter at some point in the 40's and its still on there and working without issue.