boondocker

Just got my new AutoMeter gauges and my oil 100 pressure sending unit is huge, big enough that it won't fit behind the water pump location. Has anyone encountered this and what is the remedy...different sender?

MDchanic

Longer piece of pipe, or a 45° angle fitting.

- Eric

Lady72nRob71

The factory used a 45* extension piece...

Funkwagon455

I'm pretty sure these are still available though Fusick/Year One/OPG ect.

ozoneblue

You are about to become a certified plumber . 1 atta boy

MDchanic

I'm pretty sure they're cheaper at the corner hardware store.

- Eric

Lady72nRob71

I looked for one there but never found one. I just coughed up the 20 for one at the parts place, and it even fit without modification!

Who said you had to have brains to be a plumber.......

stevengerard

yep they make reproductions for it but you can also use the NPT fittings from the hardware store - either will work

boondocker

Little funky looking, but should work.

MDchanic

Nothin' funky there - looks great!
Just what I was talking about.
If you really wanted to go nuts, you could always "customize" those fittings with a grinder.

- Eric

Lady72nRob71

I've never seen galvanized fittings in such a small size..........

BTW, where is your bypass hose?

boondocker

Thanks for all the help guys...Rob, my engines still under construction, hope to have it in the chassis this weekend.

64Rocket

I would have used brass like the factory.

Gene

Chesrown 67 OAI

X 2 !! Got to auto parts store and get those pipe fittings in BRASS! Makes a much better looking installation! Any NAPA store will have them!!

Lady72nRob71

Never knew Napa had those - great tip!

Redog

Home Depot and about $2.

I "T"ed mine because I kept the factory oil light. I used a 1/8 brass fitting from a fuel gauge pod that I had laying around. A double ended (like a striaght pipe with threads) 1/8 male fitting and a 1/8 T fitting.

USE TEFLON TAPE!!!