914-6 oil tank question - too many orifices? Options

[moparrob]

For the longest time I was having difficulty trying to picture where the oil lines go to and from on a 914-6 conversion - but I think I have most of the issues figured out.

A lot of the problem has to do with the tank I bought. It has 'extra' holes and fittings that most other tanks I have seen did not have.

Here is a pic:

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I finally figured out that fitting 'C' is the AN -12 return line which is usually a hard pipe from the engine which attaches to a flex line to this port.

Similarly, I figured that fitting 'D' is the supply line that goes to the oil cooler, which in my case is AN -16 on both ends.

The confusion arises out of fittings 'A' and 'B'. Most tanks I see do not have these fittings. Also, my car was only pre-drilled (by the PO) for fittings C,D, the filler, the vent and the filter only. I don't have extra holes for these fittings.

So, do I need these fittings A and B? What do they do?

If I don't need them, how do I get rid of them? Do I have to braze the holes shut? Or is it easier to just drill the two requisite holes in the engine compartment and use plugs on those fittings?

Last question, does anyone know the size and thread of those fittings?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Rob

[Eric_Shea]

You can make a cardboard template and register off the other holes to know where to drill if it comes to that.

This is painful to watch... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[moparrob]

You can make a cardboard template and register off the other holes to know where to drill if it comes to that.

This is painful to watch... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Eric,

I'm not sure what you are referring to.

If you are referring to my lack of knowledge, and the efforts I am going through to try to get it right, then perhaps you should avoid the thread. I hope that is not the issue.

Not everyone is as talented as you and personally, I sit behind a desk all day and rely on the kindness of strangers to help me get up to speed while bringing my dream car back to life after having sat for 13 years. I'm an old Mopar guy that is trying to figure this stuff out on my own, and obviously, it shows.

Anyway, I do want to thank everyone who has contributed, as usual, as the information certainly helps me in deciding which route to take. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Thanks again guys.