Oil sender kit for gauges
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Oil sender kit for gauges
Quick question. I have purchased the fitting kit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Pressu...5#ht_535wt_883
Does this allow me to do both Oil Temp and pressure?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Pressu...5#ht_535wt_883
Does this allow me to do both Oil Temp and pressure?
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According to the ebay site, for want of a better description, the little bolt with the hole in the middle goes into the block above cylinder 3 and the temperature gauge goes into that. The oil pressure gauge goes into the long braided pipe bit which is then put by the alternator (presumably where the standard idiot light sender is located). I think the two locations are so you can have the gauge and the idiot light sender connected at the same time or not depending on your preference, hence the removable blanking plug on this.
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According to the ebay site, for want of a better description, the little bolt with the hole in the middle goes into the block above cylinder 3 and the temperature gauge goes into that. The oil pressure gauge goes into the long braided pipe bit which is then put by the alternator (presumably where the standard idiot light sender is located). I think the two locations are so you can have the gauge and the idiot light sender connected at the same time or not depending on your preference, hence the removable blanking plug on this.
The two positions are because that's where to get the most accurate and most useful readings.
The one at the rear on top of the block is above cylinder No 3 which is known to run hottest, so it's a good place to know the oil temperature.
You CAN put it elsewhere if you are lazy, but it's on your head.....
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So idiots guide as follows for me.
1) Screw the nut with the hole into cylinder 3, and screw bottom of braided hose into it?
2) Run braided hose upto alternator and secure.
3) Then is where both senders from the prosprt kits then go onto the metal t that i have secured to alternator.
Is that correct
1) Screw the nut with the hole into cylinder 3, and screw bottom of braided hose into it?
2) Run braided hose upto alternator and secure.
3) Then is where both senders from the prosprt kits then go onto the metal t that i have secured to alternator.
Is that correct
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No that's wrong the brass nut with the hole screws into cylinder 3 and then your temp sensor screws into the hole. The braided hose screws Into your pressure port under the alternator the same hole as you remove your pressure switch from then your pressure switch screws Into the other end of the braided hose so does also your pressure switch sender for your gauge. The only other thing I would recommend is buy this exact kit but with the longer braided hose as you can route it away from the alternator and aircon pulleys.
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Just out of interest have you got them wired wrong oil temp mixed up with oil pressure because the only one that flashes from first start up is oil pressure if its low. Other than that if wiring to correct sender to correct gauge have you set up the parameters on the gauges yet guessing they are stepper gauges ?
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No they are defo wired up correctly. When oil pressure flashes its red and white to alert you that there is a problem. The gauge just flashes white to tell you it's not receiving a signal from the sender. That's what's happening now.
Yes they are stepper. What do you mean by setting parameters? Warning, peak etc?
Yes they are stepper. What do you mean by setting parameters? Warning, peak etc?
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The black wire has got a good earth hasn't it?
Just re read the above. Are you saying that it's just earthed to the mounting bracket and not to the chassis in some way?
Just re read the above. Are you saying that it's just earthed to the mounting bracket and not to the chassis in some way?
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