oil temp sender location
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oil temp sender location
Hello all,
I've searched the forum to see varying opinions on the location of where folks are putting their oil temperature sending units. I'm going to be replacing my useless clock with an Autometer oil temp gauge. It seems the two most popular places are in the port above the oil filter (Gen 1 SBC) or a port on the oil pan. My thinking is that the oil pan would not be an accurate read because of air flow around the pan cooling the oil, so I'm leaning to the port above the oil filter. Is this the best spot?
Thanks!
I've searched the forum to see varying opinions on the location of where folks are putting their oil temperature sending units. I'm going to be replacing my useless clock with an Autometer oil temp gauge. It seems the two most popular places are in the port above the oil filter (Gen 1 SBC) or a port on the oil pan. My thinking is that the oil pan would not be an accurate read because of air flow around the pan cooling the oil, so I'm leaning to the port above the oil filter. Is this the best spot?
Thanks!
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
The temp of oil going into the lubrication system is more important than temp of oil in the sump. That said, do bear in mind the oil pump itself will actually put some amount of heat into the oil, especially if it generates excessive pressure (10psi/1000rpm is adequate).
Burning Brakes
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From: Jersey Shore
Isnt the temp of the oil in the sump the temperature of the oil being sucked through the pickup?
I had some interesting results (with a few variables) changing my temp sender location
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-location.html
I had some interesting results (with a few variables) changing my temp sender location
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-location.html
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St. Jude Donor '09
I plan to put my oil temp sender in the port near the oil filter, and the oil pressure sender in the port next to the distributor. Or vice versa depending on room! The pressure transducer is a pretty big can.
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Skunk,
Thanks for the input. I had not even considered heat from the oil pump. I guess that's as good an indicator as anywhere. If you are keeping things cool near the filter and oil pump then things should be good all over.
Vette427,
I read your thread. It was informative. I like the remote cooler bypass plate.
73sbvert,
If you aren't adverse to Autometer gauges, their oil pressure sending unit is very compact. I was shocked and happy when I opened the box. I will have plenty of room up top next to the distributor.
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the input. I had not even considered heat from the oil pump. I guess that's as good an indicator as anywhere. If you are keeping things cool near the filter and oil pump then things should be good all over.
Vette427,
I read your thread. It was informative. I like the remote cooler bypass plate.
73sbvert,
If you aren't adverse to Autometer gauges, their oil pressure sending unit is very compact. I was shocked and happy when I opened the box. I will have plenty of room up top next to the distributor.
Thanks for the replies.
Crackin' on...
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From: Somewhere in Tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '09
Skunk,
Thanks for the input. I had not even considered heat from the oil pump. I guess that's as good an indicator as anywhere. If you are keeping things cool near the filter and oil pump then things should be good all over.
Vette427,
I read your thread. It was informative. I like the remote cooler bypass plate.
73sbvert,
If you aren't adverse to Autometer gauges, their oil pressure sending unit is very compact. I was shocked and happy when I opened the box. I will have plenty of room up top next to the distributor.
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the input. I had not even considered heat from the oil pump. I guess that's as good an indicator as anywhere. If you are keeping things cool near the filter and oil pump then things should be good all over.
Vette427,
I read your thread. It was informative. I like the remote cooler bypass plate.
73sbvert,
If you aren't adverse to Autometer gauges, their oil pressure sending unit is very compact. I was shocked and happy when I opened the box. I will have plenty of room up top next to the distributor.
Thanks for the replies.
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