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.
Montreal914
Nov 29 2015, 03:46 PM
You can use something like this (different diameter though):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COL2809Z1-Clamp-OD...0-/321476708508
jim_hoyland
Nov 29 2015, 04:12 PM
QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Nov 29 2015, 01:46 PM)
You can use something like this (different diameter though):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COL2809Z1-Clamp-OD...0-/321476708508That'll work; I've seen those at Home Depot....
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.
Click to view attachment
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?
jim_hoyland
Nov 30 2015, 09:24 AM
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Nov 30 2015, 05:57 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.
Click to view attachmentI like that clamp, what's it called ? Think I may have seen them somewhere....
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.
maf914
Nov 30 2015, 04:16 PM
Yep, its a pipe clamp for hanging pipe overhead, often with threaded rod .
jim_hoyland
Dec 1 2015, 05:43 PM
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Nov 30 2015, 07:58 AM)
I believe it's made for clamping overhead iron pipe. 1-1/2" I think. Got it at Ace hardware.
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 ?
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-...67840/100146334Happy holidays!
Darryl
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Dec 1 2015, 03:43 PM)
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Nov 30 2015, 07:58 AM)
I believe it's made for clamping overhead iron pipe. 1-1/2" I think. Got it at Ace hardware.
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 ?
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
jim_hoyland
Dec 1 2015, 07:11 PM
Went over to HD and found them.
Thanks
wndsnd
Dec 1 2015, 08:18 PM
That is an electrical conduit clamp.
LowBridge
Dec 2 2015, 05:40 AM
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Nov 30 2015, 08:57 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.
Click to view attachmentwhat line did you use to remote the sender?
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.
cwpeden
Dec 2 2015, 08:41 AM
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
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...
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
jim_hoyland
Dec 4 2015, 06:28 PM
Got it in today, those clamps are perfect.
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