Hey folks, here is a question that may be elementry.

My 2056 engine does not have an oil temp sensor in place. The plate (taco plate?) that one would go is not drilled or tapped.

I have the VDO guage and wiring in place, and would like to intall a sensor.

Is the "stock" location the best place for it? Do I buy a new plate? Drill the current plate? How does this work?

Zach

My 72 ran a drilled plate for years, got a stock plate in a trade. Temp read the same with both plates.

factory location by all means parts readily available and an easy bolt in.

hows the progress on your 2056, is it on the road yet?? there was a recent post where a member welded a bung to standard plate. worked good.

i'm getting a few of the bugs worked out on my 2056, then i'll do a post on it's progress.

mike

take the plate off and look.
You can drill it, but then the sensor sticks down and could get hurt...that would be my main concern with mounting it at 90 degrees....i.e. drilled.

The correct Taco plate is designed to protect the sensor.
The sensor should read the same in either orientation...no difference.

Rich

since you have a VDO gauge, the sender that replaces the oil drain plug would be too easy to consider as an option.

On the road? No. The engine runs, and is mated to the tranny. I am syncing the carbs outside the car. And then, I just have to finish building the rest of the car. if I could find the time and motivation and not have to stop work for a .50 cent part that I can't find local and don't have on hand - I could have this car on the road in a matter of days.

But the sad fact is, between fatherhood and work and grad school, I don't have the time. And when I do have the time, I lack the motivation - its hard to convince myself to enjoy just doing nothing after going breakneck all day. And when I actually do start working, I find that I need to order a stupid little part that holds up the works.

I make a little progress every week, but my productivity this summer compared to last summer is _WAY_ off.

I think I am just going to order a new taco plate. Mine leaks anyhow. I'll install the sensor at the first oil change.

Zach

Such a beast exists? Where to be found?

Zach

Hi,

from VDO gives a sensor that replaces the Oil Level Dipstick:

yes and costs about $12 IIRC. looks like a drain plug with a spade connector. i'll look around and see if i can find it.

or better... $10 at:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?Pr...ode=VDO-323-055