Oil Temperature sensor/gauge - Thoughts please?

[delidubz69bay]

I agree with the sentiments here.
I would add though how important it is to ensure correct ignition timing too.

Depending on what distributor you have of cause.
It makes a difference to running temp.

However,
I was also thinking on using a smb dipstick alongside my VDO Gauge.

I fitted my sender in the blank off plate which would originally be for type3 oil filler tube.
I have a universal case.

My 36 horse shrouds have no cooling flaps inside so my bus takes an age to warm up.
I also now have a vintage speed sports exhaust fitted.

I am going to be taking off my relatively new CB performance maxiflo 3 in/out oil pump and going back to a single outlet.
Plus I will be going back to use the drilled/tapped Block return.
I'll be using a shedeck blanked 26 mm pump and a new csp pressure relief cover.

Having the two in out pipes as it is makes it really difficult to get at the jubilee clips to tighten them.
It seeps oil a little when cold until it's warm.
This is partly because when cold the pipes are solid and they soften and seal when hot.

Even though I modified the mustash bar I still can't get the maxiflow3 barbs to seal.
There slightly thinner than,say the oil cooler barbs.

I want to run proper hydraulic clamped ends on the pipework this time round.
I've had two pipe failures since I've had the bus,plus a I've had a can blow.
Although that was pre max3 pump.

Now using hp1 cans with no problems

I am also considering using a oil thermostat.

Just debating which one to use,anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks Tim

 

[rlepecha]

I agree with the sentiments here.
I would add though how important it is to ensure correct ignition timing too.

Depending on what distributor you have of cause.
It makes a difference to running temp.

However,
I was also thinking on using a smb dipstick alongside my VDO Gauge.

I fitted my sender in the blank off plate which would originally be for type3 oil filler tube.
I have a universal case.

My 36 horse shrouds have no cooling flaps inside so my bus takes an age to warm up.
I also now have a vintage speed sports exhaust fitted.

I am going to be taking off my relatively new CB performance maxiflo 3 in/out oil pump and going back to a single outlet.
Plus I will be going back to use the drilled/tapped Block return.
I'll be using a shedeck blanked 26 mm pump and a new csp pressure relief cover.

Having the two in out pipes as it is makes it really difficult to get at the jubilee clips to tighten them.
It seeps oil a little when cold until it's warm.
This is partly because when cold the pipes are solid and they soften and seal when hot.

Even though I modified the mustash bar I still can't get the maxiflow3 barbs to seal.
There slightly thinner than,say the oil cooler barbs.

I want to run proper hydraulic clamped ends on the pipework this time round.
I've had two pipe failures since I've had the bus,plus a I've had a can blow.
Although that was pre max3 pump.

Now using hp1 cans with no problems

I am also considering using a oil thermostat.

Just debating which one to use,anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks Tim

Just use the standard filter head adaptor wax stat style me.

Recommendation from me for the maxi 3 outlet/inlet, get two NPT to male AN-8 / 3/4-16 UNF JIC fittings and loctite/seal those into the pump outlet.
Then get two AN-8 / 3/4-16 UNF JIC swivel female fittings to socketless hose.

Use Aeroquip socketless hose throughout the rest of your external oil system too.

No more leaks!

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[delidubz69bay]

Hi there ,I'll look into that,thanks for the tips.
Take care,
Tim