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kenshapiro2002
post Oct 5 2009, 09:59 AM
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Hey guys...what is this? I'm guessing it's a sending unit for my oil temp., oil pressure or both? Also, since my VDO temp. gauge only goes to 300ยบ is it safe to assume it's oil temp. and not head temp?

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post Oct 5 2009, 10:00 AM
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Oil pressure gage sender, and idiot light sender. NOT oil temp.
This type of sender allow the use of a pressure gage and retains the function of the idiot light. otherwise you would have to choose gage or light. it uses a remote hose because it is too big to fit in the tin under the dizzy. Oil temp is on the bottom of the engine block, and the sender looks like a short fat stubby dipstick.

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post Oct 5 2009, 10:01 AM
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probably both but wait for a positive conformation. Usually two connectors are for dual purpose.

Ah Zach beat me to it with a positive answer.
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post Oct 5 2009, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Oct 5 2009, 11:00 AM) *

Oil pressure gage sender, and idiot light sender. NOT oil temp. Oil temp is on the bottom of the engine block, and the sender looks like a short fat stubby dipstick.

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post Oct 5 2009, 10:26 AM
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Thanks gentlemen. What about my extra question about my temp. gauge?
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post Oct 5 2009, 10:31 AM
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Correct in your assumption. The normal temp gages are Oil, not Cylinder Head temp.

hey, anyone know where to get that sender holder? I need one.


BTW, no luck on the thottle stop. I'll try my second option.
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post Oct 5 2009, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Oct 5 2009, 11:26 AM) *

Thanks gentlemen. What about my extra question about my temp. gauge?


Sorry, Ken, I did not see it earlier.

The VDO gauge that you are talking about is oil temp.

The VDO CHT gauge does not have numbers, IIRC. Just a sweep with a red zone. it also is not stock on our cars... I *THINK*

I could be wrong though, I use a non VDO CHT, and it has been a while since I have seen one.

The console gauges are usually Clock, Oil Temp, and Voltage.

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post Oct 5 2009, 11:20 AM
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hey, anyone know where to get that sender holder? I need one.




Ditto, I like that. I had to make up a bracket and it looks a bit Heath Robinson..
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post Oct 5 2009, 11:25 AM
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QUOTE(Cupomeat @ Oct 5 2009, 12:31 PM) *

Correct in your assumption. The normal temp gages are Oil, not Cylinder Head temp.

hey, anyone know where to get that sender holder? I need one.


BTW, no luck on the thottle stop. I'll try my second option.
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post Oct 5 2009, 11:28 AM
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Oil pressure gage sender, and idiot light sender. NOT oil temp.
This type of sender allow the use of a pressure gage and retains the function of the idiot light. otherwise you would have to choose gage or light. it uses a remote hose because it is too big to fit in the tin under the dizzy. Oil temp is on the bottom of the engine block, and the owner looks like a short fat stubby dipstick.

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post Oct 5 2009, 11:29 AM
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And furthermore...my third VDO is an amp gauge. How is that different from a voltmeter and how much should I care about keeping it?
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post Oct 5 2009, 12:15 PM
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All the amps used in the complete circuit go through a amps gauge where a volts gauge just shows voltage and the connections don't get as hot because everything is not going through the gauge. The volts gauge is just a seperate leg of the whole circuit.
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That holder is nothing but a pipe / conduit clamp. Used to hold pipe/conduit against a beam for overhead piping or where ever. Should be available at any hardware store ............
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That is the oil prrssure sender for your gauge and your idiot lamp.
Your oil temp sender is on the bottom of the engine in the "taco plate"
if you need to change the sender or gauge, the must match. A CHT gauge is somethibng different, aftermarket as well, the VDO CHT gauges have a sender that goes under a spark plug.
any questions feel free to ask. Or if you need anything let me know my company is a VDO distributor.
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post Oct 5 2009, 01:12 PM
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All the amps used in the complete circuit go through a amps gauge where a volts gauge just shows voltage and the connections don't get as hot because everything is not going through the gauge. The volts gauge is just a seperate leg of the whole circuit.
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post Oct 5 2009, 01:14 PM
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Hey...don't go putting down my gauge...it's very stylish! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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That holder is nothing but a pipe / conduit clamp. Used to hold pipe/conduit against a beam for overhead piping or where ever. Should be available at any hardware store ............
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OK...what's a "taco plate" (the plate that contains the drain plug?)?
What's a CHT gauge (my amp gauge?)?


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That is the oil prrssure sender for your gauge and your idiot lamp.
Your oil temp sender is on the bottom of the engine in the "taco plate"
if you need to change the sender or gauge, the must match. A CHT gauge is somethibng different, aftermarket as well, the VDO CHT gauges have a sender that goes under a spark plug.
any questions feel free to ask. Or if you need anything let me know my company is a VDO distributor.
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Oct 5 2009, 03:14 PM) *

Hey...don't go putting down my gauge...it's very stylish! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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That holder is nothing but a pipe / conduit clamp. Used to hold pipe/conduit against a beam for overhead piping or where ever. Should be available at any hardware store ............


I am sure he meant, "Any, extremely high end and STYLISH hardware store"
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Oct 5 2009, 03:16 PM) *

OK...what's a "taco plate" (the plate that contains the drain plug?)?
What's a CHT gauge (my amp gauge?)?


QUOTE(marks914 @ Oct 5 2009, 02:50 PM) *

That is the oil prrssure sender for your gauge and your idiot lamp.
Your oil temp sender is on the bottom of the engine in the "taco plate"
if you need to change the sender or gauge, the must match. A CHT gauge is somethibng different, aftermarket as well, the VDO CHT gauges have a sender that goes under a spark plug.
any questions feel free to ask. Or if you need anything let me know my company is a VDO distributor.
Mark



"Taco Plate" is the plate that sits at the bottom of the case, right below where the dipstick goes down. It is called a "TACO" plate, apparently because it will fold when over tightened. The drain plug is next too the oil strainer plate, which is in the middle of the case, not the same thing.

The CHT stands for Cylinder Head Temperature gage and is always aftermarket. Usually the sender is a ring that goes around a spark plug base and gets crushed down when tightening the spark plug.

I hope that help!

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post Oct 5 2009, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Oct 5 2009, 03:14 PM) *

Hey...don't go putting down my gauge...it's very stylish! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


QUOTE(SLITS @ Oct 5 2009, 02:34 PM) *

That holder is nothing but a pipe / conduit clamp. Used to hold pipe/conduit against a beam for overhead piping or where ever. Should be available at any hardware store ............


I am sure he meant, "Any, extremely high end and STYLISH hardware store"
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