I promise that over the last 2 months or so I have read hundreds of post about all of the oil temp gauges and coolers. I have used the search and found a ton of post, views, ideas, and opinions. I bought and installed a new HD oil temp gauge kit (PN 75324-05A) a couple of weeks ago. The install was rather easy and everything seems to be working ok. I haven't been able to ride much and it has been cold, so I can't judge the accuracy yet.
However, I have a question that I have not been able to find an answer for. The instructions that come with the HD gauge does not give any torque values for the sender or the adapter. I have found several pictures and it appears that everyone tightens the adapter up to where it is "flush" with the side of the pan housing. Well, from past experience I am real careful when installing brass or steel into aluminum.
I installed the sender into the adapter at 15 ft lbs. I then installed (with locktite sealer) the adapter into the pan housing with 12 ft lbs. I just could not make myself go any tighter than that. The adapter is still about 3/16 or so from being flush and the sending unit will still go farther into the adapter if I keep tightening. I want to make sure the end of the sending unit is "far enough" into the oil passage to work correctly. I hope I have worded this where everyone understands what I am trying to describe.
Also, can anyone give me an idea about the markings on the gauge as far as the temp "graduations" values. I have not been able to find anything from HD on this. It has 110, 180, 230, 260, and 350 marked. It has 4 black dots spread over the face also. Does anyone know the temp values the black dots represent? It is a little hard to figure the values. Thanks for any help on this.
Mike
However, I have a question that I have not been able to find an answer for. The instructions that come with the HD gauge does not give any torque values for the sender or the adapter. I have found several pictures and it appears that everyone tightens the adapter up to where it is "flush" with the side of the pan housing. Well, from past experience I am real careful when installing brass or steel into aluminum.
I installed the sender into the adapter at 15 ft lbs. I then installed (with locktite sealer) the adapter into the pan housing with 12 ft lbs. I just could not make myself go any tighter than that. The adapter is still about 3/16 or so from being flush and the sending unit will still go farther into the adapter if I keep tightening. I want to make sure the end of the sending unit is "far enough" into the oil passage to work correctly. I hope I have worded this where everyone understands what I am trying to describe.
Also, can anyone give me an idea about the markings on the gauge as far as the temp "graduations" values. I have not been able to find anything from HD on this. It has 110, 180, 230, 260, and 350 marked. It has 4 black dots spread over the face also. Does anyone know the temp values the black dots represent? It is a little hard to figure the values. Thanks for any help on this.
Mike