transmission cooling line help
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Car: 1984 z28 camaro / 2019 accord sport
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: transmission cooling line help
None of those will work. The fitting going into the transmission case is 1/8 NPT.
I simply used the factory lines and cut them about 2" off the transmission. I just slid the steel braided lines over the tubes and secured them with hose clamps. With limited access and a tranny shield, loosening the hose clamps makes removing the cooler lines so much easier.
I simply used the factory lines and cut them about 2" off the transmission. I just slid the steel braided lines over the tubes and secured them with hose clamps. With limited access and a tranny shield, loosening the hose clamps makes removing the cooler lines so much easier.
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From: IA
Car: 1984 z28 camaro / 2019 accord sport
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
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From: sacramento california
Car: 64chevelle/smokey trans am
Engine: 350 p600 pro charger/350
Transmission: 350/700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.36
Re: transmission cooling line help
1/8 npt in trans.
5/16 lines and ends.
wouldn't ever recommend anything but solid line in between such large gaps. connections yes, but not for long distances. Note: trans fluid is very flammable, it will catch you, your car, or both on fire if not handled properly. I know this might sound paranoid but i've caught many cars on fire during fill up of the trans when the fluid burps out of the tube after a overhaul, and it is scramble time to get it out, I've had a pressure gauge blow out on me too and burned the car to the ground- I'm not fire prone, just a busy guy.
5/16 lines and ends.
wouldn't ever recommend anything but solid line in between such large gaps. connections yes, but not for long distances. Note: trans fluid is very flammable, it will catch you, your car, or both on fire if not handled properly. I know this might sound paranoid but i've caught many cars on fire during fill up of the trans when the fluid burps out of the tube after a overhaul, and it is scramble time to get it out, I've had a pressure gauge blow out on me too and burned the car to the ground- I'm not fire prone, just a busy guy.
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