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swest wrote: It's the same thread as the port you are thinking of using.
Same thread type but not size correct? The stock sensor is much larger, .762 so 3/4". I didn't know if it would be NPT or not.
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swest wrote: What kind of gauge are you using? I have a OPG but now a Temp. one. That would be good to have. All the ones I've seen is Cel.
I'm using a Trail Tech Vapor . Its been a great gauge. They have a sending unit for air cooled bikes that is a ring that goes around the spark plug; I don't like it.
I gutted the OEM sensor and will drill and tap it to put the new sensor into it should work just fine, If it leaks I will go back to plan A and get a metal Hex plug to drill and tap.
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I do not recommend this mod without installing a pressure gauge. I am using the port above the points cover to connect an oil pressure gauge. Knowing you have oil pressure is much more important that know oil temp.
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tachrev wrote: I left the pressure sensor in place and tapped the metal hex plug right near it (in the same oil manifold) for my oil temp sensor.
That's what I was suggesting. I hate the oil light switch. It can fail and did on me causing a trashed piston. Best to have all. I'm looking for a Fahrenheit sensor. Any out there?
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swest wrote:
tachrev wrote: I left the pressure sensor in place and tapped the metal hex plug right near it (in the same oil manifold) for my oil temp sensor.
I'm looking for a Fahrenheit sensor. Any out there?
Steve
What do you mean by Fahrenheit sensor? Just the sensor or sensor and gauge? Obviously you are in the states so you don't want to read Celsius for oil temp.
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