Type 1 and type 4 motors used a tapered thread for the oil pressure switches. The water boxer does not. The thread is straight and the sealing washer on the correct switch actually makes the seal. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Rocket J Squirrel Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 10:13 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers tencentlife's adapter kit for connecting a adapter which allows a fellow to mount a oil pressure gauge sender alongside the stock oil pressure warning light sender has this to say about torquing: "Torque recommendations are meant as relative guides, it will not generally possible to actually use a torque wrench on the fittings in this installation." "...Tighten the fitting carefully, it has a taper thread so it will seal into the case hole with moderate torque, generally less than 8-10ft.lb." and "The compression fittings should attain a good seal with only 10-12ft.lb. of torque, so don't overdo it." I'm assuming that some of yinz have fingers calibrated after many years of experience. Is there any wisdom that can be shared here? -- RJS |
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