oil temp gauge sender location

[Dvldog 8793]

Howdy
Can anyone give some advice as to a good location for the oil temp sender? It is 1/8 pipe thread. I'm trying to avoid drilling a hole in the pan do to possible chipps getting in the pan. :mad:
Thanks in advance!
Conley

[Petrella]

Hey conley, i actually removed my oil filter housing and tapped 1/8" thred into the top of it. Had it in there for a year now with perfectly accurate oil temp readings. its good to so you can wash it out after to avoid any filings gettin mixed with the oil, and its a lot easier than dropping the oil pan. just my $.02 worth

Anthony
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[ 09-21-2004, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: Petrella ]

[Mike K]

When I installed mine I used the drain plug hole in the pan. I used a threaded bushing (adapter) I already had. I believe the gauge readings to be accurate, and have no problem when changing oil just disconnect the wire then remove sender as you would the drain plug.

[AndyL]

Mike, where did you find that adaptor? I have been looking for that exact piece!

[Mike K]

Andy, I could not tell you where I got the piece.
It was something I had in the garage, I can be a pack rat when it comes to little things like that.