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Ok, I've got an update (and some more issues). I bought the hose (thx rb1949) and the wrenches (thx Rich and Young Ed) and, after a few skinned knuckles, creative vocabulary, and a healthy dose of PB Blaster, I made it happen. Checked the oil, then got it started. After a thrill of excitement (I actually got it running!), I noticed more smoke than usual coming from the engine. Turns out there was dark black oil running out of the oil filter mechanism. I turned it off and checked the oil. Clean color and acceptable level. I started it again and the same thing: rivulets of dark oil pushing out all along the lid. I haven't opened it up yet, but I thought I'd check back with you all to see if you had any ideas? The oil pressure gauge seems to be somewhat functional, FWIW (I worried the new hose was blocking things up). Thanks!

Wow, you guys are awesome. Thanks for the help. We'll get to work and let you know how it goes.

First time posting. I've purchased a 1947 Dodge to work on with my 16 year old son, who loves cars/engines/etc. I'm new to this is nearly every way, but we've had fun with replacing plugs, oil change, and even working on the timing. On a recent drive, the engine started sounding rough and the oil pressure dropped fast. We pulled over, put more oil in, and got home. Found a leak in an oil line that seems to be going from the engine to the oil pressure gauge. The line seems to be reinforced rubber with brass (?) fittings. I can't seem to loosen the nuts, so I'm worried about stripping the bolts. Ill post a photo in hopes that the community might be able to help me understand what it's called, where I might look for replacements, and any hints for how to proceed. Thanks in advance!