06-23-2008, 10:16 PM
.RJ Wrote:Also, dont mount the sender to the block - move it off to the firewall/frame somewhere with a SS line. The vibration will snap the fitting off if its on the block.
Good point. And even if it doesn't break, the vibration will greatly reduce the life of the sending unit.
Those other small plugs, labeled 1/8PTXXX, I guess that doesn't mean 1/8th inch NPT? That's too bad, that's what the sending unit usually is. You should be able to find the M12 to 1/8th inch NPT adapter you need from a place like egauges.com, then get a line with 1/8th inch on either end, and you're golden. Oh, they might also carry a cheap bracket to mount the sending unit, grab that too. Or, you can go the 'ol hose clamp and zip ties route. :thumbup:
(FWIW, I THINK autometer and others do make a fancier, much more expensive solid state sending unit. Like a stock sennding unit, it's smaller and doesn't mind vibration. It'd make the install much cleaner and easier. It might be worth looking at the price.)
RJ, you're crazy, mechanical just isn't worth the hassle.
Those electric gauges respond pretty darn fast.
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