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oil temp sender (sump plug)
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:15 pm
by hybridv8
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?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:48 pm
by Blown v8
Could you not just buy a sump plug and get it drilled and tapped ?
I do like your idea
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:51 pm
by mgbv8
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 ?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:52 pm
by stevieturbo
What thread is the sump plug ?
And will there be sufficient ground clearance for the sensor if you do that ?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:12 pm
by Blown v8
Enough ground clearance ?
Mine comes out horizontal !
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:21 pm
by stevieturbo
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:01 pm
by JSF55
How about an SD1 sump they had a low oil level sensor you could use that hole ?
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:27 am
by richardpope50
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:52 pm
by SimpleSimon
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
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:48 am
by JP.
Yep have mine there to.
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:06 pm
by Blown v8
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!
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:19 pm
by hybridv8
blown v8,is that one for me.....
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:42 pm
by Blown v8
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:49 pm
by hybridv8
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:34 am
by Blown v8
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
