Let’s Talk Oil Lines & Best Practices

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Jul 18, 2023 | 06:09 PM

Rains2much

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Let’s Talk Oil Lines & Best Practices

What do you think is the best serviceable and reliable way to run filter to tank & pump lines? Hardlines? Compression fittings? Quality rubber hose?

So getting my softail all back together.. flushed the tank good.

My original 1993 FXSTS had the factory oil filter bracket and hard chrome lines from the filter to the tank. I bought an identical Drag specialties one in chrome and the dang thing has different threads… it comes with 1/4 nipples

So what opinions are out there for the most leak free installation? Would you just do quality 3/8 rubber hose and a bunch of clamps?

Can’t really find the right adaptors from the stock hard lines to work in the chrome one..

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Jul 18, 2023 | 06:29 PM

Dan89FLSTC

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Rubber hoses and worm drive clamps.

I have always run SAE J30R9 oil hose on my `89 Softail.

It is what the factory put on my `19 Electra Glide Standard (oil cooled engine).

Jul 19, 2023 | 07:28 AM

buell95

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AN fittings with push lock hose fittings.
You can get everything you need from
Anfittings.com with fast shipping.
Good stuff.

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Jul 19, 2023 | 08:06 AM

Uncle Larry

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

Rubber hoses and worm drive clamps.

I have always run SAE J30R9 oil hose on my `89 Softail.

It is what the factory put on my `19 Electra Glide Standard (oil cooled engine).

I'll agree with this and as a caution note that the clamps don't have to be so darn tight that they cut into the hose

Jul 19, 2023 | 08:59 AM

buell95

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Better than worm drive

Jul 19, 2023 | 03:39 PM

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I run SAE 30R7 oil hose from Jagg's Oil Cooler and Oetiker stainless steel single ear clamps.

Jul 19, 2023 | 05:00 PM

pgreer

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I'm using J2076 on a current Shovel project, which is very similar to J30R9, except the pressure rating is a little higher (175 versus 100 psi). Max temp is the same. In the past I always used the screw clamps, but this time I plan to use crimp clamps for a cleaner look.

Paul