OPS relocate question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Granite Falls WA
OPS relocate question
i've looked at every single thread dealing with oil pressure sensor relocation. i'm going to build my own per this thread - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1562145914-post272.html
no where does anyone talk about whether or not you need to extend the wires on the plug that goes back on the sensor. if you do need to extend the wires, how did you all do it? if not, well, i guess i can handle that.
also, how many of you have done this type of relocation? i know the TPE sells a kit that relocates it down by the oil temp sensor, but i like the idea of keeping it under the hood where i can get at it easier when it fails again.
no where does anyone talk about whether or not you need to extend the wires on the plug that goes back on the sensor. if you do need to extend the wires, how did you all do it? if not, well, i guess i can handle that.
also, how many of you have done this type of relocation? i know the TPE sells a kit that relocates it down by the oil temp sensor, but i like the idea of keeping it under the hood where i can get at it easier when it fails again.
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The original type plugs, in both male and female configurations, have to available somewhere. One possible source might be: www.mcmelectronics.com
If you're handy with a soldering iron, you could cut and extend the factory sensor wire with the correct gauge automotive primary wire. With some shrink tubing over the soldered connections, you'll have a reliable extension.
Racer
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For the harness extension, you could try EFI Connection: http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...spx?ItemId=578
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Burning Brakes
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From: Granite Falls WA
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Granite Falls WA
For the harness extension, you could try EFI Connection: http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...spx?ItemId=578
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Burning Brakes
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From: Granite Falls WA
here's another thread which discusses building your own oil pressure sensor relocation kit -
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-relocate.html
i love this forum. thanks to all.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-relocate.html
i love this forum. thanks to all.
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Drifting
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One thing that I have noticed is that most, if not all, kits use a Buick sensor. I am under the belief, perhaps mistaken, that that is because no one has a NPT or AN/ Metric (female) adaptor available which will allow use of an original metric sender unit. The Buick sender unit appears to be NPT male, not metric male.
Any one know better or more than that?
Any one know better or more than that?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Granite Falls WA
One thing that I have noticed is that most, if not all, kits use a Buick sensor. I am under the belief, perhaps mistaken, that that is because no one has a NPT or AN/ Metric (female) adaptor available which will allow use of an original metric sender unit. The Buick sender unit appears to be NPT male, not metric male.
Any one know better or more than that?
Any one know better or more than that?
yes, it has a 1/4 NPT male thread, which is not the same as the metric male thread on the OEM sensor.
i looked for the NPT/female metric and the AN/female metric adapters and found none. i'm going with the buick sensor.
