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Offline bigblockchevelleman

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Oil sensor extension pipe
« on: May 29, 2021, 07:20:16 PM »
Has anyone had issues with the oil pressure sensor extension pipe not being long enough to get the sensor in because of the size of the sensor hitting the block and not allowing you to install ? Thank you

Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Oil sensor extension pipe
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2021, 10:42:51 PM »
Yes, PIA!

Used a 45 degree block to point the tubing toward the front or right side of the engine.

So, small tube to rise above the manifold, angled block, short tube to connect to the sensor.

Teflon tape is your friend, use generously.

Having said that, depending on the year, theye make a short sensor that screws directly to the block. No sure of the year range as far as compatability.
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Offline bigblockchevelleman

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Re: Oil sensor extension pipe
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2021, 03:43:06 PM »
Unfortunately this sensor goes above the oil filter not the one behind the intake manifold because it's has one there for the fuel pumps mine is 1987 350 was originally tbi Thank you for the help

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Re: Oil sensor extension pipe
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2021, 04:40:48 PM »
Just go to the hardware store and get some brass bushings to make it work.
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Re: Oil sensor extension pipe
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2021, 08:20:07 PM »
ACE is the place! Your friendly hardware store... ;D
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction