Oil pressure gauge fitting

[Duane Pipe]

'Morning all,

Does anybody out there know of a 'quick & easy' way to fit an oil pressure gauge to a '75 Stag Auto as the existing oil pressure switch would appear to be virtually inaccessible to a 'normal' spanner. Also what route would you suggest for the routing of the plastic feed pipe. I intend to put the oil pressure gauge in place on the existing (non working!) clock. I have previously fitted gauges to a many other cars where access was feely available.

Cheers,

Peter

[len]

hi Peter .i am afraid quick and easy does not exist on this job !. it is awkward and fiddly but is possible, very small turns with a spanner.as for the pipe it just goes through the bulkhead , there should be some spare holes there.Len

[richardthestag]

ahem

Use a very long screwdriver and a hammer to knock the head off the oil pressure sender, 2 gentle taps and it should be off. then use a suitable socket and ratchet to remove the remains of the oil pressure sender.

[Duane Pipe]

Hi Len,

It was the answer I expected but NOT the one I wanted! I think that I may have to remove the gearbox oil filler tube (which I didn't want to do) first.

Thanks again,

Peter

[Duane Pipe]

Hi Richard,

'Ahem indeed. Thanks for the 'non scientific' tip! I'll give it a go and if it doesn't work, you will hearing from my Solicitors, Messrs Old, Bull and Bush.

Watch this space!

Cheers,

Peter

[len]

hi. yes even a bigger nuisance on an automatic, I wouldn't be inclined to knock the top off the oil pressure switch though, that could go seriously wrong.Len

[DJT]

Be VERY careful with the top of the oil transfer housing. It is not too strong and the threaded section can crack. Especially when tightening as it is a tapered thread.


Have you tried a 'crowsfoot' socket to get the switch out?

[andy p]

ive done this, very small turns of the spanner and a bit of time is all you need

[jleyton]

I used one of these. It's come in very useful in several places (car and house) since I bought it.

Cheers

Julian

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[wilf]

I can't quite see where the batteries go?

[Duane Pipe]

Hi,

Thanks for the tip. but I think that the gearbox oil filler tube is going to be in the way. I thought that the switch was screwed directly into the block?

Cheers,

Peter

[Duane Pipe]

Hi Andy,

What time will you be over? Getting the spanner on is the problem as the gearbox oil filler tube is in the way so I may have to remove it which means draining the gearbox. What fun!

Cheers,

Peter

[Duane Pipe]

Hi Julian,

I bought one of these many years ago as a 'basin spanner' and it was worse than useless for undoing tap nuts! It is now residing quietly in my plumbing tools so I will dig it out and have ago.

Thanks again,

Pete

[Duane Pipe]

Hi Wilf,

Batteries?, What batteries?

As far as opinions go, my wife has opinions and everybody is entitled to them!

Cheers,

Confused Peter

[andy p]

I managed to do mine without removing the tube,