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Fitting new gauge?

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  • 01-03-2006 10:08am
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    thelurcher
    Registered Users Posts: 627 ✭✭✭


    I want to fit a VDO oil pressure gauge and plan on getting the VDO dual sender: terminal for new gauge and the existing 'idiot light' - in one.

    They don't do this in the thread type that I need so anyone know where I'd get an adapter for it: 1/8" BSP (car) to 1/8" NPT (VDO sender).

    Been checking the net but can't get them: i.e. I need 1/8"BSP male 1/8"NPT female adapter.


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    Kermitt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 465 ✭✭Kermitt


    The trouble with these is that NPT is a bolt thread, not a plumbing/oil thread. I've come across this issue many times as i work part time in an engineering suppliers. The last time i saw one of those gauges it had an adaptor to 1/4BSP with it, then its a matter of using GB or Brass fittings. AFAIK the NPT thread is tapered too so it will self seal, no need for tape. It will tighten about 1/2 turn in 1/8BSP, but i don't know if it will do. Try high performance parts supplier in case they have an adaptor handy.


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