Leaking oil Out of Unkown Hose!!!

[hunterh2]

Hello. Ive got my 84 B2 running now but with one small problem. Ive got a hose that has oil flowing out of it. The hose is attached to something that is connected to the engine block. Its located on the front right(if looking from front of vehicle) lower part of the block. I dont know what this is and cannot find any diagrams to help me know what this part is or where the small plastic hose is supposed to lead to. Please help. Thanks

 

[mn_smokeater]

i myself wouldnt be able to help you much but there are guys on here who can but they would need a bit more info about it. for example is it leaking only when its running? how much? thats a bit of a start.

 

[snoopdoggie]

It sounds like it could be a line going to a direct read oil pressure gauge. Does the vehicle have an aftermarket oil pressure gauge in it?

Is hose about an eighth of an inch in diameter?

 

[hunterh2]

Yes the hose is about an eighth of an inch in diameter and it does have a three gauge cluster. Ill look into this... Would i beable to seal the port or do i need to figure out how this works.... Its only when the truck is running. Thanks again snoop... and smokeater

 

[Bronco_Chuck]

you should be able to A. get a new hose and run it to the guage. B. i belive you can put in the stock electronic sensor that will eliminate the hose and thus stop the leak.

 

[hunterh2]

Alright thanks chuck... gonna check it out in the morning.

 

[snoopdoggie]

you should be able to A. get a new hose and run it to the guage. B. i belive you can put in the stock electronic sensor that will eliminate the hose and thus stop the leak.

I'd go with option A. That line should be available at most parts stores. However, I would change it to a copper line. It will hold up much better. You will most likely need to change the connectors if you use copper.

Option B will stop the leak but disable the oil cauge in the truck. I'll assume someone put the three gauges in the truck prior to you owning it. The factory gauge, or idiot light, may not work properly and therefore the extra gauges were added. You may replace the electric sender and have no monitoring of the oil pressure.

 

[mn_smokeater]

no problem man good to see its been able to get solved without too much work.

 

[hunterh2]

Everything Came out great guys. Thanks again. The copper hose is gonna hold up good for a while... now the trick is to get the thing running smoothly.lol.