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Old 30-06-2007, 08:40 PM
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Hi, need help installing my mocal oil temp gauge. What the best way to connect the oil temp?
Old 30-06-2007, 10:07 PM
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t piece into the turbo oil feed, or an adaptor that repaces the sump plug.
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Best way is to fit a boss in the sump, but will need removing for a boss to be welded.



This is the one i done on my xr2t.






if not fee'sable then as Rick said.
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i have an adapter that replaces the sump plug as Rick says.

bit of a pain when doing oil changes though as you need to unwire it.
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you wont be able to get a mocal, racetech or similar capilary temp gauge sensor thro a m14 sump plug hole.


the adapters that can be brought are for a smaller electric gauge sender.
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does anyone know where i can get a t piece to connect it to the turbo oil feed.
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oh right i see, yeh i have an electrical gauge so its nice and small
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should i connect it to the sump and call it quits?
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demon tweeks do loads of t pieces. Give them a call - they are helpful.
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As above, Tweeks or Burton Power should be able to help.

You need one of these...



Found here - https://www.burtonpower.com/

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Thats for the oil pressure.

It only allows for a extra 1/8 fitting after the oil pressure switch is fitted. A mocal oil temp is a 3/8 fitting.
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t pieces i use are from a local pneumatics place, but i have no idea what the size is. It's the same as the one for the oil pressure switch - m12?

I had some adaptors that sleeved it down to 1/4 and 1/8NPT.
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Oil temp should really be measured in the sump,as thats where the main body of oil will always be.Just drill and tap you're sump and fit the senser there for the most accurate readings.Regards,Micky
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when doing oil changes will i have to undo the wire to drain it?
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not if fitted a new boss in the sump.
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Originally Posted by Fiecos Dan
Thats for the oil pressure.

It only allows for a extra 1/8 fitting after the oil pressure switch is fitted. A mocal oil temp is a 3/8 fitting.
They do various sizes, i have one on my turbo with a 3/8 outlet.
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