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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 01:15 AM
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Oil Sender Question...

Well this is likely a simple, dumb couple of questions, but here goes. First, what is the thread size for the oil sender in a 351W block? Does the oil need to be drained to remove the sender?

I ordered a set of gauges and a pillar pod for them. The oil sender that comes with the oil pressure gauge uses 1/8" npt threads. I want to know if I need to order an adapter or not. I read through a write up on how to install the gauges over at NLOC and they said it used the 1/8" npt thread, but other site I look at say 1/4" npt.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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The block is 1/4" NPT. You'll need a short pipe nipple to get the sensor away from the block... it won't fit where the factory unit was because it's bigger.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Thanks. I aware that it will need spaced out. Just want to make sure I get all the parts I need before I take the old one out. Gonna put a T piece in there so I can keep the factory sender and gauge functional.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:39 AM
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I've been reading up on this (new sender arrives tomorrow) and it seems the cold oil level is below the hole, so you might get a few drops but don't have to drain it.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Correct, no need to drain the oil.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Awesome guys. Thanks for the help.
 
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