Oil pressure transmitter

[petter667]

Can anyone advise me how to change the oil pressure transmitter on my 73 P6 3500 Auto ? Looks like a failrly straight forward job, but still, I struggle to get a spanner in position to get the old transmitter out. Any advice will be much appriciated !!

Petter

 

[alfesti]

Me too - the new one is in the ashtray after I gave up, and its doing no good there, so anyone brighter than us please help!

 

[DaveHerns]

Sometimes the old one works if you give it a tap with a long screwdriver
To get it off the best tool is an 18mm open end spanner ( I think that's 3/8" whitworth) cut down to about 3 inches long
It won't be tight
Having big hands I find it easier to remove the alternator for access
How much did you pay for your new transmitter ?
Dave

 

[malreid]

Or see if you get your hands on a deep socket or box spanner.

 

[alfesti]

So a bit like changing the brake/clutch master cylinders then? I paid about £3 + p&p on ebay for a new packaged sender.

I havnt worried too much about fitting it as the guage works and shows good pressure, its just the light that stays on.

 

[scauto]

I done this a week ago - whip the alternator and its mounting bracket off - 3 bolts hold the bracket in place. Job is easy after that - once you wriggle a spanner onto the old one! And dont forget to transfer or replace the copper sealing washer!

 

[1970 2000 sc]

better replace the washer, after all they cost pennies to buy and you wouldn't want to repeat the job

 

[scauto]

or yuo can be tight like me and flatten it on some fine wet & dry!

 

[1970 2000 sc]

true, thats an option, but as a sheet of wet and dry costs more than a new washer its not much of a saving

 

[petter667]

Thanks a lot for all your advises. Will try again this weekend. Paid £35,- for the new transmitter at J.R. Wadhams

 

[The Rovering Member]

true, thats an option, but as a sheet of wet and dry costs more than a new washer its not much of a saving

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