SHarper Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Hello All! Hopefully someone can shed some light for me. I’ve recently converted my Cavalier 1600’s 3 Gauge Dash to the Manta/Ascona 6 Gauge. This means i have the addition of an Oil Pressure Gauge / Light rather than just the Light on the 3 Gauge. Onto the topic….coming to fit the 2 Connecter Oil Pressure Sender i need a 90 Degree Adapter to Clear the Manifold and to combat my wires being burnt. But trying to source an adapter is blowing my head away. I presume it’s M14x1.5 as the Original Sender but it’s trying to source an adapter of said size. I just keep finding 1/8 NPT ones. Any help will go a long way. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I can’t quickly find the thread on my phone but @1200bandit has recently been through this so can hopefully point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Don't put it in standard place. Put it in place of the Allen grub screw just above oil filter . Wires won't burn there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Did try to remove the blank from the front engine casing,it did not move at all didn’t what to damage the front engine case That whoud put me in a lot more pain Edited February 23, 2023 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) I have just gone though this ( a right pain) The thread on a 2.0 CIH engine block is M 14x 1.5 , the 90 degree adapter which the oil pressure switch fits to is M 12x 1.0 l did not find a new one anywhere. Did get a adapter but it was to tall to fit into the 90 degree adapter to a 1/8 NDP as it hit the exhaust manifold.as for the wiring just adapted so it out of the way have got a new sensor M14 x1.5 and a 1/8 NDP If you look at lrish blue on project on page 15/16 the is a lot of information The best way to this is to remove the manifold’s Edited February 23, 2023 by 1200bandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHarper Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 I see. i do have an Original 2.0 CIH Oil Pressure Sender i just need to try and source an Elbow that goes from the block to the Sender, preferably 90 Degrees. Abit like how yours faces upwards, i need to somehow get it like that. If not i have a clearance issue as there’s no elbow. I’ve followed the thread about your similar problem but with no real avail. My block used to accommodate the 1600 Oil Pressure Sender which is super small and doesn’t need an elbow. So i’m just stuck on finding said elbow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I have one of them will post some photos tomorrow,then you can see if it’s correct I have one of them will post some photos tomorrow,then you can see if it’s correct Had a quick look in the garage,found the adapter . Some photos to see if it right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHarper Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 I really need one of them if anyone could point me in the right direction. It’s hard to find a new one of the same design as everything's 1/8 NPT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 58 minutes ago, SHarper said: I really need one of them if anyone could point me in the right direction. It’s hard to find a new one of the same design as everything's 1/8 NPT Have a look on AliExpress - cheap crap from China. I bought similar fittings (but for a different engine) and it was 304 stainless steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 7 hours ago, SHarper said: I really need one of them if anyone could point me in the right direction. It’s hard to find a new one of the same design as everything's 1/8 NPT The adapter is a original one if is right for you let me know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHarper Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 The original would be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Will send a message tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodoo Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 You could always remote it..short length of braided hose from the block to the sender, mounted at a point away from the heat of the exhaust manifold? If it's any use, VDO sender numbers with different threads are: 360-009 is 80psi 1/8NPT sender, 7 psi warning contact 360-028 is M14x1.5, -006 is M10 x 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, moodoo said: You could always remote it..short length of braided hose from the block to the sender, mounted at a point away from the heat of the exhaust manifold? If it's any use, VDO sender numbers with different threads are: 360-009 is 80psi 1/8NPT sender, 7 psi warning contact 360-028 is M14x1.5, -006 is M10 x 1 Was thinking of doing this but didn’t know what thread was into the block, this is a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Pretty sure it can be moved to the front oil cover too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 25/02/2023 at 12:02, GTEPETE said: Pretty sure it can be moved to the front oil cover too... I said that at start of the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 if the plug actually will come out ! usually very tight and seem to be a soft metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I did try that ,not a chance of it coming out , l think the casting will brake before it moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 27/02/2023 at 19:11, 1200bandit said: I did try that ,not a chance of it coming out , l think the casting will brake before it moved Very tight but weld a nut on and with the heat and extra torque of a long spanner it will come out. Done a good few this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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