1961 Plymouth Belvedere Repair Question
Asked on April 16, 2010
1961 Plymouth Belvedere Oil gauge leak in 1955 Plymouth
Interior problem
1961 Plymouth Belvedere V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic
I have a 1955 Plymouth Belvedere that leaks oil from the oil gauge in the dash. I've replaced the hose running from the gauge to the block, also the gauge. Tightened everything and I get a steady drip from the fitting on the hose. Is there supposed to be oil in the line? Driving me crazy!
1961 Plymouth Belvedere V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic
I have a 1955 Plymouth Belvedere that leaks oil from the oil gauge in the dash. I've replaced the hose running from the gauge to the block, also the gauge. Tightened everything and I get a steady drip from the fitting on the hose. Is there supposed to be oil in the line? Driving me crazy!
Asked by Mr. BelvedereAnswer
Replied on April 17, 2010
They do have oil in that line, and a ferrule on the line when tightened at the gauge is supposed to keep it from leaking. You could change gauge types, buy a sending unit for electric gauge, and install an electric gauge, attach the wire(s) from the sender to the new gauge. Or maybe it's been over-tightened, and cut into the plastic line.