External Top Oiler Experiment

Nice work! It really looks neat and clean. Will the oil temp sensor be hooked to a light or a temperature gauge?

79MKII wrote:

Nice work! It really looks neat and clean. Will the oil temp sensor be hooked to a light or a temperature gauge?

Thanks 79MKII,
I have a VDO 0-300 degree electric gauge. I plan to make a new instrument housing to use some VDO gauges and I would love a big Autometer tach too.:woohoo:

Thats a beautifull job you've done there Tux. It all looks very pro.
Can u tellme where i can find the vdo oil temp gauge ? also i realy like the k&n filters. where can i find those ?

mark1122 wrote:

Thats a beautifull job you've done there Tux. It all looks very pro.
Can u tellme where i can find the vdo oil temp gauge ? also i realy like the k&n filters. where can i find those ?

Thanks!
The sensor and gauge came from ebay; search for VW Bug/Beetle or Porsche oil temp sensor. I purchased both from the same vendor. I also picked up a VDO cylinder head temp gauge and a sensor wire that mounts under 14mm spark plugs; all VW parts.
Any place that sells VW/Porsche performance parts should have it I would think. I looked on ebay out of habit, not necessity.
The K&N filters came with the carbs, I can look for the model# this weekend. I have everything in my Uncle's garage.
K&N is easy to find with the right model# etc., or search for 86-92 GSXR 750-1100 Oval/Pod filters maybe?
Hope this helps.

Tux.that is neet to know u can use vw stuff ,Thanks. i guess the head temp sensor must be like a washer with a wire ?i will chech K&N's site . i guess i just need carb spacing and opening size? i;ll see.Thanks again.
What did u do to the end of the cam holes on the head ?it looks like it has been welded?

Awesome job!!
Can you put together a list of all parts with part numbers and vendors? We will honor you by calling the the Tux-Oil-Kit...forever and ever!!!!!

galaxian wrote:

Awesome job!!
Can you put together a list of all parts with part numbers and vendors? We will honor you by calling the the Tux-Oil-Kit...forever and ever!!!!!

Thanks...that is very kind. It has been both fun and sometimes a serious headache doing the project.
I'll see about getting a list together and maybe some photos. As far as vendors go, there are a zillion places that sell this stuff. I will happily list the sizes, configurations, and part#'s of the bits I used.

Each individual can decide on color combinations and hose choices; that being said, Summit and/or Jegs are probably the easiest chioces:cheer:.

For example, Jegs makes five or six different colors of push-on hose. Then there is regular "AN" hose in many colors and Braided Stainless. You can get solid red fittings, solid blue, red-blue, black, black-red, chrome, stainless, and probably others I don't know about.
I'll post up a complete list of parts when done. Maybe some more detailed assembly instructions also.

Best Regards and thanks once again for the encouragement.

Below is a quick and dirty list of hardware for the top end oiler project. Paste the part# in the website(s) for pics.
Again, these are the parts that I have used or are on order or not yet installed. Personal choice for others is wide open.
I'll post up pics and parts for the oil-lines/oil cooler project when done.


Fitting, Coupler, 90 Degree, Female -4 AN to Male -4 AN, Part# EAR-921104ERL summitracing.com
(Qty. 2)

Fitting, Hose End, 90 Degree, -4 AN Hose Barb to Female -4 AN, Part# SUM-220710
summitracing.com
(Qty. 2)

Fitting, Adapter, AN Tee with Female Swivel On Side -4 AN, Part# EAR-925104ERL summitracing.com
(Qty. 3)

Fitting, Hose End, Straight, -4 AN Hose Barb to Female -4 AN, Part# SUM-220700 summitracing.com
(Qty. 6)

Fitting, 90 Degree, -4 AN Male to 1/8 in. NPT Male, Part# EAR-922104ERL summitracing.com
(Qty. 1)

Hose, Twist-Tite, Rubber, Blue, -4 AN, 10 ft. Part# SUM-220780 summitracing.com
(Qty. 1)

1/4" JIC x 1/4" JIC Bulkhead Union Part# 2700LN-04-04 discounthydraulichose.com
(Qty. 4)

Drill and Tap 7/16x20
Drill and Tap 1/8"NPT

I hope this helps!

Looking good Tux. But at first glance I was a little worried about you your little straight runs. On aircraft, it's a general rule to always add a little slack in the lines because when pressure is added, the lines swell, consequently shortening the line a little.
But aircraft run hydraulic lines with working pressures of 3000 psi or more. I'm sure that won't be an issue with your motor. How much pressure does a KZ oil pump put out? About 8psi? Way less than 3000 to be sure.
How much psi is that blue stuff rated for anyway? Never seen it before.

riverroad wrote:

Looking good Tux. But at first glance I was a little worried about you your little straight runs. On aircraft, it's a general rule to always add a little slack in the lines because when pressure is added, the lines swell, consequently shortening the line a little.
But aircraft run hydraulic lines with working pressures of 3000 psi or more. I'm sure that won't be an issue with your motor. How much pressure does a KZ oil pump put out? About 8psi? Way less than 3000 to be sure.
How much psi is that blue stuff rated for anyway? Never seen it before.

There is a small bit of flex/strain relief factored into the straights after messing one up on the first try. The run is appx. 80mm at maybe 3-4 PSI at best.
The hose and fitting connection is rated at 250 PSI max operating pressure, burst pressure is not specified, more than adequate for the application:lol: .

The rest of the oil system parts came from Summit on Friday:woohoo:
I took a few phone-camera pics and will get some better one's tomorrow.
The -6AN to 1/4"NPT swivels, and 90 degree -6AN push on hose ends for the oil cooler.