Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:42:21 -0500
Reply-To:     Greg Marshall <earthboy@ROGERS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Greg Marshall <earthboy@ROGERS.COM>
Subject:      Re: gauge recommendations
Comments: To: Tim & Kim Dayton <5days@prodigy.net>
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Tim & Kim Dayton wrote:

> I have, somewhere, the oil pressure sending unit that can allow for the
> idiot light and a pressure guage.  Will that fit in the Westy engine bay
> (assuming I find it)?
>
> tim

It will fit, but you will either need to modify the tin, or use an adapter
hose.  The hole in the tin where the original oil pressure sender goes
through is too small to accomodate the vdo oil pressure dual sender.  I
decided to go the adaptor hose route.  Even then, I could find no tool that
would allow me to screw the hose into the engine block. There's not enough
space to get any type of wrench down there, nor can you access it from the
bottom.  I ended up getting a buddy to machine me a hollow post, threaded on
one end to fit the block, and on the other end to fit the adapter hose.  I
then ran the adapter hose to the sender, and used the bracket that came with
the sender to mount it  on the engine tin over on the left side of the engine
bay.  To make sure it was proparly grounded, I ran a ground from the sender
to one of the many grounds near by.  I ran the wire underneath the van, in a
cluster with the temp guage wire. so far, no leaks, and consistent readings.

If you need any more info, let me know.  I'd be glad to help.


greg
82 westy.


Tim & Kim Dayton wrote:

> I have, somewhere, the oil pressure sending unit that can allow for the
> idiot light and a pressure guage.  Will that fit in the Westy engine bay
> (assuming I find it)?
>
> tim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Greg Marshall <earthboy@rogers.com>
> To: Tim & Kim Dayton <5days@PRODIGY.NET>
> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 9:24 PM
> Subject: Re: gauge recommendations
>
> > I have volts, temperature, and oil pressure.
> >
> > greg.
> > 82 westy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Tim & Kim Dayton wrote:
> >
> > > I currently have a voltmeter and oil temperature gauge in this Westy.
> Any other gauges recommended?
> >