LA 360 engines: thread size for oil and water senders

David Womby · Feb 3, 2021

I have a 1978 360 fitted in my Bristol 408. I need to make some changes to the dashboard instruments. Am I right in thinking the water temperature sender (near the thermostat) and the oil pressure sender (near the distributor) are both 1/8NPT thread?

Thanks

David
1978 360 and 1962 727 in a 1964 Bristol 408.

451Mopar · Feb 3, 2021

Jerry Hall · Feb 3, 2021

There are 2 senders. 1 for a gauge and another for a light.

David Womby · Feb 4, 2021

Jerry Hall said:
There are 2 senders. 1 for a gauge and another for a light.

Where are they both and are they both 1/8NPT? The only one I found for coolant temp is next to the thermostat and is being used for the gauge. My car has no coolant warning light on the dash.

David

Jerry Hall · Feb 4, 2021

David Womby said:
Where are they both and are they both 1/8NPT? The only one I found for coolant temp is next to the thermostat and is being used for the gauge. My car has no coolant warning light on the dash.

David

The coolant sender is for the gauge, there is not one for a light. The oil sending unit, there are two, depending on if you have a gauge or a light.

David Womby · Feb 4, 2021

Jerry Hall said:
The coolant sender is for the gauge, there is not one for a light. The oil sending unit, there are two, depending on if you have a gauge or a light.

Thanks. I get it now. Of course! :BangHead:

David

451Mopar · Feb 4, 2021

Oil pressure is back next to the distributor

LA 360 engines: thread size for oil and water senders

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