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Old 07-03-2014, 09:19 PM
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Default Need a piece for Provent oil plumbing

I'm going to try running a ProVent as part of my oil control system.

I need to find a "Y" connector to splice into the oil fill hose.

The idea, if it's not clear, is to have the return hose from the ProVent, run to the hose that cannects the oil filler to the oil pan, and return the oil that way.

What's my best bet for finding a "Y" connector like that? Plumbing supply maybe?

For the record, I tried 928 Specialists, but they do not have one available.

I'm also open to better ideas than this one.

Thank you,
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For the 1/2" oil drain off the provent right? Might check a welding shop that does pipe to TIG weld one up quick. Nice and sturdy. Better than brass fittings etc....
Old 07-03-2014, 09:56 PM
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Exactly, Jake.

Thanks, that's a good idea. I don't know any welders, but it is probably about time I found one.
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I have some black nylon offset Ys that I never used for my Provent setup

I believe they are 1/2" straight through with a smaller likely 1/4" Y in from the side.

would those sizes be any good? the black nylon is good for temps.

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Alan, thank you very much.
I think the body of the thing is going to be considerably wider in diameter, with the half inch part being the small the tube that feeds into it.
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ya, i can't remember what size the drain line was... think it was like 5/8...
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Jake, weld me one up, man. I'll give you money.



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