Aux block oil pressure fitting size
10-02-2013, 05:01 AM
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Found my answer here. And thus documented here for future searchers:
"If it is like the 5VZ engine, that plug should be a British Standard Pipe Thread, but a 3/8" NPT will fit into it and work fine. That is what I use all the time. There is a very slight difference between BSPT and NPT, but it takes like about 10 turns before it is a real issue and you should not be anywhere near there.
Here is a little trick if it is kind of tight, put the fitting on an ice cube for a couple of minutes and it should go in much easier.
If you want a real BSPT check at one of the larger NAPA stores, they sometimes have that stuff in stock.
Gadget"
Source: http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26783
This would be useful for anyone wanting to hook up another pressure gauge, oil temp, turbo oil feed- anything that needs oil pressure.
"If it is like the 5VZ engine, that plug should be a British Standard Pipe Thread, but a 3/8" NPT will fit into it and work fine. That is what I use all the time. There is a very slight difference between BSPT and NPT, but it takes like about 10 turns before it is a real issue and you should not be anywhere near there.
Here is a little trick if it is kind of tight, put the fitting on an ice cube for a couple of minutes and it should go in much easier.
If you want a real BSPT check at one of the larger NAPA stores, they sometimes have that stuff in stock.
Gadget"
Source: http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26783
This would be useful for anyone wanting to hook up another pressure gauge, oil temp, turbo oil feed- anything that needs oil pressure.
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