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?

 

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

- Eric

 

The factory used a 45* extension piece...

 

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

 

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

 

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

- Eric

 

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.......

 

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

 

Little funky looking, but should work.

 

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

 

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

BTW, where is your bypass hose?

 

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

 

I would have used brass like the factory.

Gene

 

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!!

 

Never knew Napa had those - great tip!

 

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!!!