oil cooler lines

[Matt65]

According to the TM parts manual, all versions of the CUCVs came from the factory with the cooler lines.

Yours may have been removed because they where leaking and the PO didn't want to find a replacement.

That's what I was thinking as well. I knew the sampling valves were optional, but wasn't sure for the Engine Oil Cooler Lines.

Ideally I would like to have them. I recently made my own new trans cooler lines from metal tubing, tube bender, and flare tool. This was after I realized the Civilian models had the Trans lines routed to the Pass. side and could not be used. I may eventually make my own for the Engine Oil Cooler. FWIW: I have ran this truck for 2 years hauling to full GVWR with no trouble, no Temp light. I suppose oil flow is not obstruced or reduced with the line ports plugged.

 

[southdave]

FYI...The aluminum ones can be swaped out for rubber ones...

 

[justinwregier]

UPDATE (delayed but still relevant)

The link Warthog provided was the lead I needed. Nalley's lines came in and were the correct fit. Truck has been solid in this category since.

The problem originated with the rubber lines of course but the issue with the aluminum lines was contact with fan housing and time. Wore down the metal and created a hairline leak after 25 years. New lines got installed with an extra zip tie to keep the contact from happening.

Thanks again to all who posted and helped me with this.

 

[mightybaldone]

Just an Update on the oil cooler hard tubes. The hard tube #14061345 (lower tube) is available at Vintage Parts in Beaver Dam, Wisc. www.vpartsinc.com . They have 67 of them in stock. Ordered mine today for 38.22 including shipping.

 

[Ordak]

Just an Update on the oil cooler hard tubes. The hard tube #14061345 (lower tube) is available at Vintage Parts in Beaver Dam, Wisc. www.vpartsinc.com . They have 67 of them in stock. Ordered mine today for 38.22 including shipping.

Are you referring to the metal lines that cross over the radiator (in front of the cooling fan) and go to the engine oil cooler?

 

[mightybaldone]

Yes, I bought the lower one. Part still had the GM label and fit without a problem.

 

[corelokt]

Even if you have a remote cooler, they are nice to run your steering return through.

 

[dom1986ck30]

I just had mine rebuilt at the local hydraulic/air outfit that deals with pressure lines for everything from tractors to HVAC to airplanes... $100.

 

[1009er]

I did what a few others done. I had some made at a hyd shop from block to radiator. it was a little pricey but I don't ever have to worry about them

 

[BradL84D30M1008]

I ordered the same part this morning......my OEM lower oil cooler line has a sheen/residue of oil on it......not dripping.

Yes, I bought the lower one. Part still had the GM label and fit without a problem.