Bung Source?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin TX
Bung Source?
I realize the topic opens the door to all sorts of wise remarks, but restrain yourselves......
I'm having trouble finding a local source for a bung to weld into the side of my oil pan for my oil temp sensor. Anyone know of a mail order source?
I'm having trouble finding a local source for a bung to weld into the side of my oil pan for my oil temp sensor. Anyone know of a mail order source?
Le Mans Master
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From: Little Rock AR
I am assuming you have pipe threads on the sensor? If so you can go to the hardware store and pick up a pipe coupling.
Might be wrong but I thought I would offer it up as an idea.
-Mark.
Might be wrong but I thought I would offer it up as an idea.
-Mark.
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If it's the same as an O2 sensor....It's just metric thread M18x1.5 also used on spark plugs. Just get an M18x1.5 nut and weld it on. However, I doubt the oil temp sender will be metric, most likely an NPT thread
Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
Originally Posted by flynhi
I realize the topic opens the door to all sorts of wise remarks, but restrain yourselves......
I'm having trouble finding a local source for a bung to weld into the side of my oil pan for my oil temp sensor. Anyone know of a mail order source?
I'm having trouble finding a local source for a bung to weld into the side of my oil pan for my oil temp sensor. Anyone know of a mail order source?
I'll tell you what I did to a transmission pan... I found an unobstructed corner of the pan and welded a 1"X1" piece of 3/8" steel plate inside the pan. I drilled and taped it for the requisite thread and never had a problem. In this case it was for an oil plug so I used a Teflon washer, but you can just put some sealer on it and you should have no problems.
Canton has a myriad of miscellaneous parts for any automotive oiling system, http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/
Good luck... GUSTO
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
Originally Posted by flynhi
I realize the topic opens the door to all sorts of wise remarks, but restrain yourselves......
I'm having trouble finding a local source for a bung to weld into the side of my oil pan for my oil temp sensor. Anyone know of a mail order source?
I'm having trouble finding a local source for a bung to weld into the side of my oil pan for my oil temp sensor. Anyone know of a mail order source?
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=423
Le Mans Master
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From: cincinnati ohio
St. Jude Donor '09
I used an oil filter sandwich adapter, probe is in the oil as it comes from the block.....Installed in ten minutes 
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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From: Cedar,BC
Have you tried a diesel HD parts outlet,a hydraulic hose/fittings shop or a good hardcore race shop in your area? As long as you know what to ask for,size and thread type,they should have what you need.If you need something in a NPT thread,buying a cheap fitting from your local hardware store,cutting off the part you don't need and welding it in is also an option.