Oil Sending Unit removal?
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Oil Sending Unit removal?
How do you remove the oil sending unit at the back of a 400? I have tried sockets but none fit! Does it take a special tool. I am changing to a mech. guage.
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Oil Sending Unit removal?
If you are replacing the sender just grab it with a pair of water pump (arc joint) pliers.
Is your sender for a gage or idiot light?
I have replaced them but it has been a long time. I don't remember the tool I used but maybe someone will have done this recently and remembers.
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Is your sender for a gage or idiot light?
I have replaced them but it has been a long time. I don't remember the tool I used but maybe someone will have done this recently and remembers.
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If you have the guage it has a wrench place just under the bell on the bottom side. I think it's 9/16 I can't remember. I just did mine last weekend. I put a piece of steel pipe with a T fitting in the back of the block. Then I ran both the mechanical and the factory guage off of the T fitting. If it't the idiot light then it may or may not have the wrench flats on it depending on who made it. Then you are stuck with the pliers method.
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Oil Sending Unit removal?
Most idiot light oil sending units use a special socket. Vise grips will do it if you have room, otherwise you may need to buy/borrow that special socket.
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When I replaced mine, I used a crescent wrench. Got the scuffed knuckles to prove it!!!
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Wimps!
I just grab it and twist it with my bare hand.
Especially when it is HOT!
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