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Old 05-02-2010 | 04:25 PM
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I am wondering if anyone knows the best place to connect an oil temp gauge sending unit to the motor,I am also putting in an oil pressure gauge thanks John
 
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Old 05-02-2010 | 04:32 PM
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the pan about the middle of the deep part 1/2 way up (2 1/2in from bottom) IMO
 
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Old 05-02-2010 | 06:09 PM
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i hooked up my oil pressure gauge right on top of the oil filter next to the line that goes to the turbo.
 
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Old 05-02-2010 | 06:13 PM
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thanks I will check it out
 
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Old 05-06-2010 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hiboy_76
i hooked up my oil pressure gauge right on top of the oil filter next to the line that goes to the turbo.

Oil Temperature ≠ Oil Pressure
 
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Old 05-06-2010 | 08:24 PM
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Oil = Oil
 
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Old 05-07-2010 | 05:04 AM
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Pressure exerted on oil acts equally in all directions.
Pascal's law states that pressure in a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in every direction and acts with equal force on equal areas and at right angles in an engine.
It's usally fitted into a place at the end of the oil gallery to indicate when proper oil pressure is reached.

Have in mind that a turbo is an external device. It gets it's oil supply when all other engine parts are already lubed.

The oil filter adapter is a good place for the temperature sender. Expect a temperature drop (also an exposed location) in the oil pan.

Oil= Oil
 
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Old 05-07-2010 | 08:51 AM
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Wow....who taught you all to read.....Head is correct....the guy is asking about oil TEMP gauge hookup.
 
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Old 05-07-2010 | 09:42 AM
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oil temp gauge sending unit ??

who is going to install an oil temp sender into a head?
The last application I have seen like that was an aircooled engine...
 
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Old 05-07-2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Deezel Stink3r
oil temp gauge sending unit ??

who is going to install an oil temp sender into a head?
The last application I have seen like that was an aircooled engine...
I was referring to the poster The_Head.......
 


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