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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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Got an oil press gauge with a 1/4" adapter to fit onto the block somewhere am i right in thinking there are some 1/4" blanking pulgs fitted some where on the block for the union to fit into for the oil press gauge??

if not the i need to buy a T piece and fit it where the oil press switch goes??
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Just use a T piece connected to the oil pressure switch.

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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by turbodisplay
Just use a T piece connected to the oil pressure switch.

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I'll second that motion!
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Mike R can supply the adaptor and yes it goes where your oil light switch is
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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T piece it is then
need one this weekend try local if not i will be in touch with mike
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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just replace the std oil pressure switch

i forgot on 4x4 the oil feed is on the other side of the block is it not ?
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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If you need one today/tommorow, try your local Pirtek mate, take the old oilswitch down and new bit to get correct thread etc.. Im 99% sure they will have it in stock

http://www.pirtek.co.uk/site/English/index.asp?lang=1
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