Oil Pressure Sender
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This is a very great idea. so is that bolt I can put on top of it the oil pressure sensor the but it in the hall? if so where can I find it?
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POST #17 shows where you can buy this 'fitting'.
And this fitting goes above your oil filter are on the side of the block.
There is a completely different type of fitting needed if you are using the oil port beside the distributor.
DUB
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What "bolt"?
I think you need to post a picture of the so-called "bolt" that you found installed to begin with. We may be having a failure to communicate here..........
I think you need to post a picture of the so-called "bolt" that you found installed to begin with. We may be having a failure to communicate here..........
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I have no clue on what you were trying to say. You might need to re write this .
POST #17 shows where you can buy this 'fitting'.
And this fitting goes above your oil filter are on the side of the block.
There is a completely different type of fitting needed if you are using the oil port beside the distributor.
DUB
POST #17 shows where you can buy this 'fitting'.
And this fitting goes above your oil filter are on the side of the block.
There is a completely different type of fitting needed if you are using the oil port beside the distributor.
DUB
Do you think it will help solve my problem?
Thanks
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If you think the oil port threads near the distributor are not damaged, then you can install a 1/8" NPT brass or steel fitting into that port. I don't know what threads are in that port, maybe 27? So you may need a 1/8-27 NPT (pipe threads).
The bolt that you refere to in the picture above is hollow and allows oil to flow through it. It looks like a bolt but is actually a fitting. That fitting goes to the oil pressure port near the oil filter, but will not fit the port near the distributor. Most of these fittings can be purchased at NAPA, AdvanceAuto or AutoZone, O Reileys.
The bolt that you refere to in the picture above is hollow and allows oil to flow through it. It looks like a bolt but is actually a fitting. That fitting goes to the oil pressure port near the oil filter, but will not fit the port near the distributor. Most of these fittings can be purchased at NAPA, AdvanceAuto or AutoZone, O Reileys.
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The fitting near your distributor can be purchased at places like what 'HEADSU.P.' stated.
I generally do not use any thread sealant or tape due to fittings that are used with senders to provide a ground signal to a gauge or other component. Using a sealant or tape can effect the TRUE value of what the senders is trying to send out as information. And the sealant that is often times applied on new senders is a special product that I have tried to get and seems to not be available. I as told that is has micro small metal particles in it that are in it to aid in completing any lost value of ground.
AND ...honestly...99% of the time..a brass fitting...when installed and snugged up well will not leak. IF you choose to use a thread sealant or tape...it is wise to verity that you are NOT loosing any value of ground via your ohmmeter.
As always...you can do it as you wish.
DUB
I generally do not use any thread sealant or tape due to fittings that are used with senders to provide a ground signal to a gauge or other component. Using a sealant or tape can effect the TRUE value of what the senders is trying to send out as information. And the sealant that is often times applied on new senders is a special product that I have tried to get and seems to not be available. I as told that is has micro small metal particles in it that are in it to aid in completing any lost value of ground.
AND ...honestly...99% of the time..a brass fitting...when installed and snugged up well will not leak. IF you choose to use a thread sealant or tape...it is wise to verity that you are NOT loosing any value of ground via your ohmmeter.
As always...you can do it as you wish.
DUB
