Jim:
There are several 1/8" NPT holes already drilled in the side of
the block, in the
oil gallery that runs below the distributor along the side of the block.
They have hex headed 1/8" plugs installed. Why not unscrew one
of these, and
screw in your sensor? There are several, some are drilled 90 degrees to
the block
surface, and some are point downward at about a 45 degree angle. One of
these will
work...
The oil pressure fitting for the dash gauge fits into one of
these holes.
Vance
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1974 Mimosa Yellow Triumph TR6
Cogito Ergo Zoom
(I think, therefore I go fast)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 9:23 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Oil temp gauge
To the List;
I have a question about "WHERE TO INSTALL THE TEMP. SENSOR" for an oil
temp
gauge that I have? It's 1/8-npt.
I was going to drill a hole in the oil pan on the left side making sure
not to
drill in to the oil pump.
Just asking before I drop the pan and then find out that I could have an
easier place.
The engine has just been assembled after a complete rebuild. I also have
the
oil filter adapter with an oil cooler hooked up.
TR6 '71'
Jim
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