Mike 458 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 Looking at getting a gauge for oil pressure / temperature, specifically http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/Product/Signature Series Gauge Oil pressureOil Temperature (SS-301) as it'll show both at the same time. What are the recommended take off points for the pressure / temperature sensors? I believe I'll probably need adaptors in some way so any details around fittings would be appreciated too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mike said: Looking at getting a gauge for oil pressure / temperature, specifically http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/Product/Signature Series Gauge Oil pressureOil Temperature (SS-301) as it'll show both at the same time. What are the recommended take off points for the pressure / temperature sensors? I believe I'll probably need adaptors in some way so any details around fittings would be appreciated too That's the gauge I've got. My temp sensor is plumbed into the sump and pressure from the block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 Hello there Mike, I've got that gauge although slightly different. Two options I've found, you can mount the temp sensor straight into the hole where the standard pressure gauge is (this doesn't through cel as its basically an on off switch for a light on the dash). And the pressure sensor can go in the top of the block in the galley hole next to the throttle body. You will need an adapter for this. I think its M18x1.5 to 1/8bsp. But I'll check. Or get a sandwich plate adapter like the blitz one that can fit 3 sensorszwhich is easier and simpler but costs an extra 70 quid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 Cheers Sam, from further research I'll probably go with a t piece + extension for the pressure (connect stock one + gauge sensor to it) - I found it's not good to connect the sensor direct to the engine as they can crack and the extension bit should make it neater. Temperature can go in the plug you mentioned for the pressure apparently so that should work fine, can you double check the thread/size for the adaptor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/thread-adaptor-m18x1-5-male-to-1-8npt-female-adp-m18x15a If your temp sensor is the same as mine then there is a high chance this won't work as the sensor end won't fit through the bottom of the fitting... (see image) Hence why my temp sensor is where the standard oil pressure sensor is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 Won't fit as in it won't touch oil or the sensor won't screw in to the adaptor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 Won't screw into the adaptor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 Is there a way to check before buying? Suppose I could just get the adaptor and gauge and go from there. Kinda confused how it can't screw through what is essentially a hole that it's meant to be screwed into! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted February 8, 2019 I'll take a picture of the one I have at home after work 1 Mike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted February 9, 2019 OK so I actually purchased two of these and forgot. The second adapter the one I linked will work. Essentially the first i bought the diameter stepped down to a smaller size after the 1/8 thread if you get me. I checked the second one from merlin and that passes straight through, so should work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 9, 2019 Cool, think I know what you mean. Probably gives a stopper on the adaptor so the sensor doesn't go too far through One I'm looking at doesn't so sensor should just go through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites