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Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 29 2015, 03:36 PM

Is there a special clamp made for the VDO oil pressure sender ? It's about 1.6" in diameter.

Posted by: Montreal914 Nov 29 2015, 03:46 PM

You can use something like this (different diameter though):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COL2809Z1-Clamp-OD-1-3-4-In-1-2-In-W-Cushion-PK-10-/321476708508

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 29 2015, 04:12 PM

That'll work; I've seen those at Home Depot....

Posted by: michael7810 Nov 30 2015, 07:57 AM

This is what I used from the hardware store. Fit is just right. I've since painted it black. I think it cost a couple bucks at Ace.

Posted by: cary Nov 30 2015, 08:10 AM

Dont have a picture. But mine is on a stand off piece. Then clamped to the sender. The stand off bolts to the fan housing.

IIRC it needs to be metal on metal for the ground?

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 30 2015, 09:24 AM

I like that clamp, what's it called ? Think I may have seen them somewhere....

Posted by: michael7810 Nov 30 2015, 09:58 AM

I believe it's made for clamping overhead iron pipe. 1-1/2" I think. Got it at Ace hardware.

Posted by: maf914 Nov 30 2015, 04:16 PM

Yep, its a pipe clamp for hanging pipe overhead, often with threaded rod .

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 1 2015, 05:43 PM

Couln't find at Lowes or the local Ace store. Need more info, iwithe the parts precise name or part number, I should be able to find in on Internet.

What dept was it in ?

Posted by: Dtjaden Dec 1 2015, 05:57 PM

Hi Jim,

Here is the part at Homedepot: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-1-1-2-in-Steel-Conduit-and-Pipe-Hanger-67840/100146334

Happy holidays!

Darryl

Posted by: michael7810 Dec 1 2015, 06:14 PM

That's exactly what I have. Make sure the size is correct...I'm thinking 1-1/2 may be small. They come in many sizes. I used a self locking nut on mine

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 1 2015, 07:11 PM

Went over to HD and found them.

Thanks

Posted by: wndsnd Dec 1 2015, 08:18 PM

That is an electrical conduit clamp.

Posted by: LowBridge Dec 2 2015, 05:40 AM

what line did you use to remote the sender?

Posted by: michael7810 Dec 2 2015, 06:34 AM

I used a grease gun hose from FLAPS. I wasn't crazy about "threading" it into the case (not exactly the same threads) but it's a tried and proven method by several world gurus.

Posted by: cwpeden Dec 2 2015, 08:41 AM

Pick your size. Grainger has everything...
http://www.grainger.com/product/B-LINE-by-Eaton-Conduit-Clamp-4RHZ6

Posted by: LowBridge Dec 2 2015, 06:35 PM

thanks for the line info... I'll look into it because that sender really does not fit well next to the distributor

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 2 2015, 06:43 PM

Update: Went to Home Depot. The first guy I asked didn't know; second guy did know. They don't carry the Halex 46840, but have ACC Conduit Hangers in 3 or 4 sizes. They are under $1.00 so I bought three different ones. The bases of one was a little flatter and better suited to mounting.
I'll shoot a pic and post later.

In any case they have them...

Posted by: michael7810 Dec 2 2015, 08:58 PM

That's why I shop at Ace Hardware. At least at my local Ace, employees actually know what they have and are available and happy to help. Plus I get 10% military discount and a free bag of popcorn...I'm happy. Good luck

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 4 2015, 06:28 PM

Got it in today, those clamps are perfect.


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