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Offline timsatx

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Oil pressure gauge
« on: September 27, 2013, 11:35:25 PM »
Anybody ever install one on their Connie?

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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2013, 09:38:16 PM »
Yes... Will get you details later, been on the road most all day. First day of vacation.
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2013, 11:12:54 AM »
Yes... Will get you details later, been on the road most all day. First day of vacation.

I look forward to hearing about this too.
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2013, 12:17:17 PM »
Yes... Will get you details later, been on the road most all day. First day of vacation.

Cool, can't wait to see what you have.

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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2013, 12:53:36 AM »
WHY would you do that to yourself.....just something else to obsess over.

If the oil pressure goes bad - you'll know. The engine will sned up a very distinct 'smoke signal' :yikes:
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2013, 06:10:39 AM »
Why didn't I think of that. Why, I don't know why we have any gauges at all. I mean if you run out of gas you'll know. You don't need a gauge for that. Or if your radiator boils over you'll certainly know that. Why do you need a gauge for that. If your battery dies it'll either be the battery or the charging system. You can figure it out, no need for a gauge. ::)

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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2013, 06:42:59 AM »
Why didn't I think of that. Why, I don't know why we have any gauges at all. I mean if you run out of gas you'll know. You don't need a gauge for that. Or if your radiator boils over you'll certainly know that. Why do you need a gauge for that. If your battery dies it'll either be the battery or the charging system. You can figure it out, no need for a gauge. ::)

Yup, that "why do you need it?" is pretty much the response I got when I brought it up a year or so ago:-) And that is kinda amusing, 'cos our Friend Furbo just got done remarking how reliable the Connie was :-)

No offense meant, Furbo :-)
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2013, 08:39:27 AM »
Yup, that "why do you need it?" is pretty much the response I got when I brought it up a year or so ago:-) And that is kinda amusing, 'cos our Friend Furbo just got done remarking how reliable the Connie was :-)

No offense meant, Furbo :-)

Dang straight - dont need no speedo either. I pay alotta taxes and the local LEO will certainly let me know if Im going too fast.  :thumbs:
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2013, 08:22:48 AM »
Keep in mind that there are several ways to skin the cat and that this is my way; feel free to improvise as needed....

Order part number 57001-1188 from Mamma K first.... It is a brass oil pressure gauge adapter as used by their service dept, but it has it's own special thread and fits to the left side of the engine oil pressure log. I cut off the small special threaded end and drilled and tapped it out to 1/8" pipe threads. From there I simply acquired the needed fittings, hose and gauge. My gauge is mounted nearest to my left knee and once riding/moving I do not look at it....

I'll post pictures later...
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2013, 08:36:34 PM »
I await the pictures.

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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2013, 09:28:02 PM »
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2013, 10:51:33 PM »
Looks cool. I need to do it. Do you have any closeups of the fitting itself?

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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2013, 04:03:52 AM »
Looks cool. I need to do it. Do you have any closeups of the fitting itself?

Sorry no.... You could also drill & tap the alum gallery plug in the left side of the motor to 1/8" NPT but I've had issues with splitting while tighting up the pipe fitting on an old Honda cap, this is why I recommend ordering the adapter from Kawasaki as it is made of brass and is more robust.
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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2013, 06:02:49 AM »
Awesome, thanks for the info and pics.

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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2013, 05:38:24 AM »
Cool Tony - so what were you seeing for pressure readings? hot / cold, idle, full pressure at X rpm... Steve

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Re: Oil pressure gauge
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2013, 07:30:50 AM »
Cool Tony - so what were you seeing for pressure readings? hot / cold, idle, full pressure at X rpm... Steve


Haven't a clue..... Rarely look at it anymore and plum forget what it read; only recall that once warmed up that it's a lot less than expected namely at idle....
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