Davidson wrote: > > 1. Please tell me if there is a way to connect the VDO oil pressure dual > sender other than using the Hose Kit. Not sure I like that hose hanging out > in harm's way. > > 2. If I do have to use the Hose Kit... at 12+ inches it seems there is some > slack that needs to be sucked up in bends someplace... as near as I can > figure coming straight out of the tin cover would take about 6 inches... > where do I put the other 6 inches and keep it away from the hot exhaust > pipes, etc.? > > 3. Also, where is the best place to order this stuff? Bus Boys apparently > has a bad reputation but they claim they sell only the best quality versions > made in Germany... Bus Depot sells the gauges (but not the Hose Kit) but > their VDO numbers are different (perhaps not made in Germany?). > > Thanks > Bill > 90 Westy Synco Hi Bill, Home Depot has 1/8" threaded copper pipe that senders screw right into. I tee'd my 0.3 Bar sending unit then plumbed my gauge sender 90* toward the oil filter. Regards, JP |
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