Re: [DML] Re: Oil sending unit blues

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

Sounds like an adapter to interface to your now dead sender. Block may
still be stock tapped, in which case all you have to do is remove
adapter and screw in new unit. If block now has different thread
pattern don't sweat it -- adapters are available to interface almost
any bolt patterns. Even if something goes dramatically wrong (adapter
now in it removes hunk of aluminum on the way out, or breaks off), you
can drill or tap to something that will work.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxx>
wrote:
> I recall that it didnt screw directly into the block. there was a
metal connector? sticking 1in out from the engine, there were 2 copper
washers between the unit and this connector.
> 
> I may have picture of this at home ill send it tonite.
> 
> 
> thanx
> 
> jordan 11613
> 
> 
> 
> Dave Swingle <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> Jordan
> 
> I took a closer look at your pic - looks like you have the right 
> part, and the right place, but something is amiss in your car. 
> Someone before you has probably removed the thread adapter. The part 
> you have as the "new" one is the common part used, the threads on 
> your old one look way too big. What does the block look like with
the sender removed? 
> 
> The thread on the sender is 1/4 inch NPT, very close to metric M-1.0 
> pipe thread.
> 
> Dave S
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" wrote:
> > There are two oil pressure sending units. The large one next to the 
> > oil filter is the sender for the gauge. The small one above the 
> > catalytic converter is for the oil "idiot" light. Sounds like you 
> > have the right thing but are trying to put it in the wrong place. A 
> > common problem.......
> > 
> > Dave S
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin 
> > wrote:
> > > Hello all:
> > > 
> > > 
> > > For those who enjoyed my oil change howto, there
> > > was a second job i was doing while the oil was empty.
> > > 
> > > It was established that my oil gauge was at 80psi
> > > because the unit it connects to was broken.
> > > 
> > > I was positive this is what needed replacing
> > > shown on left with wire next to area without oil
> > > filter 
> > >
> 
> 
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