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Re: Fitting mechanical oil gauge
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yeah it works well.

Posted on: 2005/10/26 9:39
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Righto will do guys thanks for the advice!

Oh and ive been using this copper gasket sealer stuff that i borrowed off a mate for sealing my gaskets instead of aviation sealant, has any of you used this stuff? How good is it?
On the can it says its really sticky and creates a great bond between the two objects....

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Dave

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Re: Fitting mechanical oil gauge
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If you are going to use the plastic line, run it through vacuum hose to help protect it from rubbing on anything.

Posted on: 2005/10/26 7:43
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after it's all said and done , just don't overtighten the hose cause they can be very easy to if you don't know what to expect.

Posted on: 2005/10/26 2:09
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if you get an adapter to use both then make sure it is a short one and the switch is screwed closest to the block, the number of snapped ones from vibration is amazing

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Posted on: 2005/10/25 15:43
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Im probably just getting confused as others say it goes in the oil sender part its just the adaptor dont fit into well (strips the thread but eventually goes in)



well, good news is you got it in the right spot. Bad news is it sounds like it was an imperial threaded fitting you forced into a metric hole... so it a) isn't going to seal, and b) there will little bits of metal in your nice new engine's oil pump... remove and strip the pump and clean it.
While it's apart, you'll need to either helicoil that hole, or replace that part of the oil pump. And get a T piece so you can fit the oil pressure switch back in as well. While you're at it, get a metric fitting for the gauge's oil line...

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Just be careful with the plastic line have had a few come off /break .and I finally went wth a copper line .Engine looks nice and yes the oil pressure line is in the right spot too ....

Posted on: 2005/10/25 13:36
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Ok so the instructions on the Supa pov oil gauge are kinda confusing... Do i mount the oil line here where the oil pressure sender goes? Or on the left hand side where there is a spring inside the oil pump?

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I thought whilst the engines out ill put this on as its easier access. Im probably just getting confused as others say it goes in the oil sender part its just the adaptor dont fit into well (strips the thread but eventually goes in)


Cheers
Dave

Oh and the engines completley together just got take it off the stand & in the car!

Posted on: 2005/10/25 13:12
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