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| Author: | slanted 67 [ Fri Jan 31, 2003 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | oil sender big thread/small thread???? |
 I have an oil pressure gauge, and the oil pump has large threads at the end of the oil pump.The sender I was sold for the gauge set up has smaller threads. I think there must be a sender for a gauge with large threads, but the auto parts store says its for a idiot light setup. Does anyone know if there is a sender with larger threads for the gauge? |
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| Author: | bud L. [ Sat Feb 01, 2003 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | one for the bush |
Can't you just use a brass thread-reducing bushing? |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Feb 01, 2003 5:31 am ] |
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Yep, just go to Ace Hardware and spend .75 for a pipe reducer. 
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| Author: | Slant Cecil [ Sat Feb 01, 2003 5:48 am ] |
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I've had better luck at Ace Hardware stores finding special fasteners, fittings, etc. for an automotive project than any of the auto parts stores. Ace Is The Place. Cecil |
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| Author: | Doctor Dodge [ Sat Feb 01, 2003 8:33 am ] |
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The factory had to use an adaptor fitting to get the gauge type oil pressure sender onto the SL6, it is a special brass fitting because it has an angled tapped hole, this keeps the large "can" on the gauge type sender from hitting the block. Many times I move this sender to a different place, like to the rear of the main oil gallery. (there is a casting "boss" there, some are already drilled and tapped) If the new location is not an option, get a fitting that has a 45 degree bend in it, this will give you the clearance. You will need two brass fittings if you don't have the factory one, the first will be a 1/2 to 1/8 (?) reducer, then a 1/8 (?) to 1/8 45 (or 90) degree bend. ( the ? is because you can use other sizes as long as it starts as 1/2 NPT male and ends-up at 1/8 NPT female thread at the end. (with at least 20 degree of bend along the way) DD |
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| Author: | slanted 67 [ Sat Feb 01, 2003 9:19 am ] |
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Thank you for the feedback. I would never have thunk I was missing the adapter. I can make it work.  
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