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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Stewart G Griffin on June 14, 2009, 10:04:36 am

Title: RE: THE OIL PRESSURE SENDER THING, PART 2:
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on June 14, 2009, 10:04:36 am

So, how do you know if/when the oil pressure sender thing is in tight enough?

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd31/sencraig/3964523_acd_g1807_thmb.jpg)

i put thread sealant on and i've got maybe 1,2,3 threads still showing using pliers and it's getting pretty tight to turn.  Also, i noticed that you really can't get a torque wrench on this thing, but even if you could, there's no established torque setting?

Your thoughts?

Title: Re: RE: THE OIL PRESSURE SENDER THING, PART 2:
Post by: VileZambonie on June 14, 2009, 10:44:36 am

10lb-ft

Or use German specs - Goodntite

Do not overtighten it

Title: Re: RE: THE OIL PRESSURE SENDER THING, PART 2:
Post by: eventhorizon66 on June 14, 2009, 11:57:25 am

I've always used the German specs for anything NPT.