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05-14-2023, 08:38 PM | #1 |
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Tranny cooling line issue
So I ordered tranny cooling lines and they fit great except for one small issue. How do I fix this? I guess it is better to be too long than short. I was thinking of cutting the flare off and adding a 90* elbow to go into the tranny and then reflare the tubing. Will that work?
Mike
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05-14-2023, 08:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tranny cooling line issue
Picture would help.
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05-14-2023, 09:35 PM | #3 |
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Re: Tranny cooling line issue
Crap- I thought I attached it, apparently I didn’t . Here you go.
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05-15-2023, 10:29 AM | #4 |
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Re: Tranny cooling line issue
Yes, you can shorten that and reflare. You may have to rent a double flare tool from one of the parts houses, but if you get it back soon, they will usually give your check back to you.
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05-15-2023, 10:42 AM | #5 |
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Re: Tranny cooling line issue
You might see if they’ve got a small “plier style” bender for rent too. From the looks it’ll be flare first, then bend. Hard to tell from a picture.
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05-15-2023, 11:49 AM | #6 |
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In my '54, 5.0/AOD I used the factory Mustang lines and had to tweak them a bit cuz the radiator was moved forward a few inches. Just be careful when manipulating the lines. |
05-15-2023, 03:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: Tranny cooling line issue
A person can bend a joggle into a long straight section and take up a good bit of length. When it's close, the fitting end may just need a small amount of tweeking to get it to align and screw on. I've had a double flare set for years. The set used to be affordable but I haven't had a need to check for many years so I don't know what they cost now.
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