Well after the Remote oil filter mount, and it's supportive hoses and fittings, I got to thinking about what else could I switch over to the Russell Pro Flex SS braided lines? I guess the combination of good weather and nothing to do can have odd effects on people, anyhow I decided to replace all the Vacuum lines and oil feed lines with new braided ones. On the vacuum lines, I used a #6 from the vacuum pump up to the E-brake control switch, there I also mounted a in-line vacuum gage and split off a line to pick-up the rest of the normal trucks vacuum supply. From the E-brake control switch, the two lines that operate the PacBrake I replaced with two #4 hoses and fittings. I will also use a few hose separators to dress them up since they run parallel to each other.
The turbo oil feed line was next, I removed the old line and replaced it with a #6 hose and fittings. This one was a little odd trying to adapt over to the AN lines and fittings, but I got it after a few trips to the supply store. I also installed a in-line oil pressure gauge just before it gets to the turbo, I used a Russell #6 fuel gauge fitting. Next on the engine oil filter mount, I had two sending units for engine oil temp and pressure. I needed to install a oil pressure switch, and since that area is very crowded with the alternator and heater lines, I decided to run a oil line over to the passenger side fender well and mount all the senders their. It makes the engine much easier to get to, and cleans up that area by removing the senders to a remote location. I used a 1/8" to #4 fitting and ran a #4 line to the fender well, there I will make a bracket and use a bulkhead fitting to secure the line and senders. Just waiting on the Monday ups delivery to finish.
The engine compartment looks much nicer, the SS Russell lines are very tough and attractive. I also like the ease of which any of these lines can be removed later to get to engine parts, if the need should arise. They simply screw apart, no stuck barbed fittings and no ruined hoses, just quick simple access. I know these are not for everyone, but there might be a few bored people out there that might like to do the same thing?? Sorry about no pictures, I will take some later when it is finished. I also started adding a few of the aluminum billet engine compartment dress-up items from Bob Wagner. He has a line of items that real look nice and add to the appearance under the hood, latter I will install the rest of the pieces. For now I have the oil fill cap,and both battery hold downs.
The turbo oil feed line was next, I removed the old line and replaced it with a #6 hose and fittings. This one was a little odd trying to adapt over to the AN lines and fittings, but I got it after a few trips to the supply store. I also installed a in-line oil pressure gauge just before it gets to the turbo, I used a Russell #6 fuel gauge fitting. Next on the engine oil filter mount, I had two sending units for engine oil temp and pressure. I needed to install a oil pressure switch, and since that area is very crowded with the alternator and heater lines, I decided to run a oil line over to the passenger side fender well and mount all the senders their. It makes the engine much easier to get to, and cleans up that area by removing the senders to a remote location. I used a 1/8" to #4 fitting and ran a #4 line to the fender well, there I will make a bracket and use a bulkhead fitting to secure the line and senders. Just waiting on the Monday ups delivery to finish.
The engine compartment looks much nicer, the SS Russell lines are very tough and attractive. I also like the ease of which any of these lines can be removed later to get to engine parts, if the need should arise. They simply screw apart, no stuck barbed fittings and no ruined hoses, just quick simple access. I know these are not for everyone, but there might be a few bored people out there that might like to do the same thing?? Sorry about no pictures, I will take some later when it is finished. I also started adding a few of the aluminum billet engine compartment dress-up items from Bob Wagner. He has a line of items that real look nice and add to the appearance under the hood, latter I will install the rest of the pieces. For now I have the oil fill cap,and both battery hold downs.