desoto1939 Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 I did some research while at Hershey and was looking for the 27 pitch threaded nut that holds the oil pressure line in the back of the oil gage. Mopar used these up into the mid 1950's on the oil gages. Basically, these nuts are hard to find and are like looking for the needle in the haystack. I had a discussion with an early Dodge Brothers vender who also is a machinist. I asked about taking a 24 pitch brass nut and rethreading it to a 27 pitch. He does not recommend this option. I know some members have done this but everyone does not recommend this option. This vender stated he could make them for us. We did not discuss and price and or quantity. It was more of a question can he make the nut and he can. So here is what I am proposing. If we can get enough guys interested in getting these made than I would commit to purchasing a specific amt. Do not know the cost per item. But if these nuts are not available then they only option is to bite the bullet and have them made. I would suggest that if you have any of these older cars and or trucks that you consider getting a few spare oil gage line nuts. If you are interested, please email me so I can put you on a list and after getting more info from this guy I can contact you. This is going to be a winter project for this guy. The following info is what I am going to need from each person, Name, Address, phone, email address and quantity that you would like to purchase. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Careful or MoParPro will swoop in and steal your idea. Rich, even though I am not in the market, I appreciate your efforts in this area. Edited October 8, 2023 by Sniper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) There was a fairly long thread on this issue 2/3 years ago. Young Ed found the special tube nuts that worked... If Mikey were to sell these nuts the price would be $80.00 or more plus shipping. Edited October 8, 2023 by Dodgeb4ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerry Roberts Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) I am selling these on ebay , see items number 335055613871 and 3350620316 . Im tried using the tapered ferrule on the Robertshaw fitting and it wouldn't seal for me as it seemed to run out of threads on the nut portion . I am using the common brass ferrules from the hardware store and the rethreaded nut portion of the Robertshaw fittings . I am satisfied with the rethreading method . My fittings seal well . I only have three for sale right now but I have ordered more parts for the future . Edited October 8, 2023 by Jerry Roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Buchanan Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 55 minutes ago, Jerry Roberts said: I am selling these on ebay , see items number 335055613871 and 3350620316 . Im tried using the tapered ferrule on the Robertshaw fitting and it wouldn't seal for me as it seemed to run out of threads on the nut portion . I am using the common brass ferrules from the hardware store and the rethreaded nut portion of the Robertshaw fittings . I am satisfied with the rethreading method . My fittings seal well . I only have three for sale right now but I have ordered more parts for the future . That's a steal of a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 The three have all been sold , I hope to have more available in a few of days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 I now have eleven more of these listed on ebay , item number 235249171775 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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