oil temp sender (sump plug)

hybridv8 · Post by **hybridv8** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:15 pm

hi all
im trying to source somebody who sells a sump plug adaptor to fit a rover v8 sump plug,with a 1/8 npt female fitting for a oil temp switch,but im not sure of the rover v8 sump plug thread size?

Blown v8 · Post by **Blown v8** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:48 pm

Could you not just buy a sump plug and get it drilled and tapped ?
I do like your idea

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:51 pm

Blown v8 wrote:Could you not just buy a sump plug and get it drilled and tapped ?
I do like your idea

Thats the simple way

Just drill and tap the thread into the existing sump plug ?

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:52 pm

What thread is the sump plug ?

And will there be sufficient ground clearance for the sensor if you do that ?

Blown v8 · Post by **Blown v8** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:12 pm

Enough ground clearance ?
Mine comes out horizontal !

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:21 pm

Blown v8 wrote:Enough ground clearance ?
Mine comes out horizontal !

Yes, but then you will also have a sensor sticking out the side of it. A sensor that may be more susceptible to damage from road debris...if it gets damaged your oil will leak out.

With a flush bolt, that is never a risk.

It's always something to consider.

JSF55 · Post by **JSF55** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:01 pm

How about an SD1 sump they had a low oil level sensor you could use that hole ?

richardpope50 · Post by **richardpope50** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:27 am

I have a convenient plug that is tapped for a sender as per photo. It's part of the oil filter assembly but I have a remote oil filter fitted.

SimpleSimon · Post by **SimpleSimon** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:52 pm

richardpope50 wrote:I have a convenient plug that is tapped for a sender as per photo. It's part of the oil filter assembly but I have a remote oil filter fitted.

That a much better and more accurate location IMO

JP. · Post by **JP.** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:48 am

Yep have mine there to.

Blown v8 · Post by **Blown v8** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:06 pm

I had a bit of time,so I had a little play,

My sender was 5/8unf,I'll run a wire to it,the other end to a twin pole switch(with the other sender wire)and using one dial,I'll be able to switch between different senders,to monitor the oil temps !
I know,I have too much time on my hands!

hybridv8 · Post by **hybridv8** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:19 pm

blown v8,is that one for me.....

Blown v8 · Post by **Blown v8** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:42 pm

hybridv8 · Post by **hybridv8** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:49 pm

Blown v8 · Post by **Blown v8** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:34 am

If your sender is 5/8unf,you can have the drain plug,
Sorry you can't have the sender,probably wouldn't be compatible to your gauge,
Message me your address if it's any good