Oil pressure gauge question

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ridehard

ridehard

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I just ordered a Arlen Ness oil pressure gauge (head mount) and I was going to remove the original sender unit. Are there any issues (electrical / electronic) in removing this sender unit?
ThanX for the assist!
2006 Big Dog , K9 S&S 117ci
 
Moespeeds

Moespeeds

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I agree with these guys, no need to remove the original sender unless it's an aesthetic issue.
 
N8KAM

N8KAM

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here you go erldawg



If you look in the reflection of the cam cover you can see the adapter and elbow that is used :D
 
bruce

bruce

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I am pretty sure if you disconnect your oil sending unit, you will get your red light at speedo telling you that you have low or no oil pressure, I am sure there is a way around this, but I think everyone leave there sending unit and installs the gauge separate, it nice to have light and gauge has backup. you can get a fixing most likely at any cycle shop where you can screw in oil sending unit and your gauge if you want same hole.
 
07bigdog

07bigdog

07BIGDOG
I saw a picture a while back where a guy installed a fitting where the sending unit is and mounted the sending unit on top of this fitting. That way he also would have the gauge as well as the light. Using the tappet screen hole is a lot easier and you still have both as well.
 
Raywood

Raywood

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Personally I would never run my bike without the idiot lite. I also don't want it on top of the tappet screen that I pull and clean all the time. I just use the common fitting that allows you to run both. Remember to keep it away from your exhaust pipe, many have melted them.



 
ridehard

ridehard

Member
ThanX for the info I will look into the fitting. I was thinking about using the tappet location but I will have to see how the line will run up to th gauge that will be mounetd to the rop of the motor. I have this set up on my Harley and the gage works great! Unfortunate this set up is so expensive but Arlen and Kory need a new Benz :2thumbs:
I will post pictures when installed
 
erldawg

erldawg

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Raywood said:
Personally I would never run my bike without the idiot lite. I also don't want it on top of the tappet screen that I pull and clean all the time. I just use the common fitting that allows you to run both. Remember to keep it away from your exhaust pipe, many have melted them.
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Where did you pick up that adapter at Ray?
 
carpetman

carpetman

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Just ordered mine through my Big dog dealer but its from Custom Chrome in is $27.28, Its a duel outlet Looks like it belongs there same material as the motor.
 
Can-Dog1

Can-Dog1

Rob
Raywood said:
Personally I would never run my bike without the idiot lite. I also don't want it on top of the tappet screen that I pull and clean all the time. I just use the common fitting that allows you to run both. Remember to keep it away from your exhaust pipe, many have melted them.



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With Ray on this one!
 
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