Help for Newb with NPT fittings/Mech Oil Px gauge install...

[Diescipel]

First, what's the best place to get an oil px source for a mech gauge IF one is planning a turbo build in the future and doesn't want to waste the best source on a gauge install?

Second, could somebody tell me what size fittings I need to use a 1/4" or 3/8" NPT fitting to get into said source? I would like to have these in hand so I can do the install all at once/have no down time with my only transportation (besides my bike, but it's rainin like an SoB here...).

This is a VDO gauge, if that matters.

Any and all help appreciated...

Tnx,

B

 

[Greg_B]

First, what's the best place to get an oil px source for a mech gauge IF one is planning a turbo build in the future and doesn't want to waste the best source on a gauge install?

Second, could somebody tell me what size fittings I need to use a 1/4" or 3/8" NPT fitting to get into said source? I would like to have these in hand so I can do the install all at once/have no down time with my only transportation (besides my bike, but it's rainin like an SoB here...).

This is a VDO gauge, if that matters.

Any and all help appreciated...

Tnx,

B

Try these threads and see if they help...

BPT is the one wanted. You can use NPT but need to tap to do so.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=50176
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=62972

hth's

gb

 

[Diescipel]

Awesome Greg, thanks. I searched but didn't see those--either I didn't look back far enough or my search terms were too narrow... but I remember reading Wayne's post now on the full procedure.

B

 

[brownbear]

Here's Greg's pic of the oil fitting.

Its a 1/8 bsp to a -4 JIC fitting. I am sure you can get one from just about any hyd shop.

Maybe a buck or two. But the key is you need a 1/8 to fit the block.

There are a few spots to tap into. as well. For my turbo Iused the the most forward oil plug in galley. Not sure why anyone would fa-k with banjo bolts. ?? to much pain in the arsey...