stupid 2.6 oil pressure gauge issues(aftermarket) - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

usmcdoc14 · 02-29-2004, 07:59 AM

ok i was going to "T" in an aftermarket manual oil pressure guage this weekend as i dont trust "idiot" lights at all.
ummmm dumb import noob question: are the oil pressure sending unit threads metric or some shit??
The oil pressure sending unit will thread into a 1/8npt "T" but 1/8npt will NOT thread into the block. WTF?

basicly what do i need to adapt a guage in or is there another oil gally i can access to use?

Thanks,
Doc

Kuranosuke · 02-29-2004, 10:57 AM

Yes, the holes are metric. Just go to the parts store and tell them you want an Autometer metric fitting adapter set. These have metric thread for the block side and standard thread for the sensor/tubing. It'll probably run you around $20 for the kit, but it's better than drilling/tapping the block.

HTH

02-29-2004, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
usmcdoc14 Fistful of Boomstick Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13344 Location: Norfawk, VA Posts: 12,279	stupid 2.6 oil pressure gauge issues(aftermarket) ok i was going to "T" in an aftermarket manual oil pressure guage this weekend as i dont trust "idiot" lights at all. ummmm dumb import noob question: are the oil pressure sending unit threads metric or some shit?? The oil pressure sending unit will thread into a 1/8npt "T" but 1/8npt will NOT thread into the block. WTF? basicly what do i need to adapt a guage in or is there another oil gally i can access to use? Thanks, Doc __________________ Doc-14 Tactical Products: When it absolutely, positively needs to be made from random crap found in the back of my garage. You cant ban knowledge, learn to make your own guns right Here. New York, Colorado, Maryland, Conneticut….is your state next? Yes it is. Write, Vote and Fight.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-29-2004, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kuranosuke Ship Driver Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20378 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 391	Yes, the holes are metric. Just go to the parts store and tell them you want an Autometer metric fitting adapter set. These have metric thread for the block side and standard thread for the sensor/tubing. It'll probably run you around $20 for the kit, but it's better than drilling/tapping the block. HTH