Davidson wrote:
>
> 1. Please tell me if there is a way to connect the VDO oil pressure dual
> sender other than using the Hose Kit. Not sure I like that hose hanging out
> in harm's way.
>
> 2. If I do have to use the Hose Kit... at 12+ inches it seems there is some
> slack that needs to be sucked up in bends someplace... as near as I can
> figure coming straight out of the tin cover would take about 6 inches...
> where do I put the other 6 inches and keep it away from the hot exhaust
> pipes, etc.?
>
> 3. Also, where is the best place to order this stuff? Bus Boys apparently
> has a bad reputation but they claim they sell only the best quality versions
> made in Germany... Bus Depot sells the gauges (but not the Hose Kit) but
> their VDO numbers are different (perhaps not made in Germany?).
>
> Thanks
> Bill
> 90 Westy Synco

Hi Bill,

Home Depot has 1/8" threaded copper pipe that senders screw right into.
I tee'd my 0.3 Bar sending unit then plumbed my gauge sender 90* toward
the oil filter.

Regards,    JP