<VV> Turbo oil feed line question

[Bob Gilbert]

Just make sure that you have a double flare on the ends. Was the cracked 
line double flaired?

Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlton Smith" <carlton55 at comcast.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:18 AM
Subject: <VV> Turbo oil feed line question


>
> Hi All,
>
> I had a great day trip to Columbus, OH Saturday-Sunday in my 65 Corsa
> convertible. The trip was uneventful (mechanically) until I was almost 
> back
> home. The flared fitting on top of my  Rayjay turbo modification cracked 
> and
> sent oil running out. I caught it in time but not before it spewed out 
> about
> 1/2 of a quart of oil. Tom Miller, a fellow Circle City Club member came 
> to
> my rescue.
>
> Here is my question: My present turbo oil feed line consists of the 
> original
> chrome plated line that would have gone into the front of the stock turbo.
> The Rayjay turbo feeds the oil on the top so there is a 8" steel brake 
> line
> installed to extend the original line. That short steel line is what 
> cracked
> it's flare fitting. I want to replace the whole setup with a one piece 
> line.
> Can I safely use a premade steel brake line and bend as required? I ask
> because I was concerned that the original line might be of a softer metal
> like brass of copper and thus less likely to crack due to vibration. What
> say ye of experience?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Carlton Smith
> Indianapolis, IN
> 1965 Corsa 180hp turbo convertible