Oil fitting for temp gauge for xram

**67 Nova Boy** · #1 04-03-2018, 01:16 AM

Is there a special brass fitting that is used for the oil temp gauge that is located behind the

cross ram manifold? Fitting I have been using is straight up and you almost have to bend

copper line in half to attach fitting. Is there an 45 degree fitting made for such and issue?

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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NorCam · #2 04-03-2018, 12:58 PM

Yes there is a 45 degree fitting for the Crossram oil pressure hole Dave. I'll ask a friend who's done a bunch of them if he has any info or part numbers for them.

**67 Nova Boy** · #3 04-03-2018, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCam

Yes there is a 45 degree fitting for the Crossram oil pressure hole Dave. I'll ask a friend who's done a bunch of them if he has any info or part numbers for them.

Thank you...

Dave
67 Nova Boy

NorCam · #4 04-04-2018, 06:25 PM

Davey,

Checked with Mike and it's a 90 degree fitting that you need. A 1/8" male to female and they can be bought anywhere that Weatherhead fittings are sold. Napa or your local parts warehouse should have them for a few dollars. Heartbeat shows this one on their eBay listing so here's a pic showing the 90 fitting in front of the stock fitting. Good idea to add a piece of Teflon after the first thread before putting the 90 in the block so it doesn't sweat. And be sure to put them in the block prior to the intake going on as they can be a PITA to try and do after since the intake overhangs the back of the block. I did one years ago after the motor was installed and there's like zero room to maneuver if you forget to do it before the engine is installed in the car.