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Old 06-12-2005, 07:10 PM
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Default Smiths water / oil temp thread adaptors???

I am plumbing my Smiths (Caerbont made in 2001) oil temperature gauge. The threads on the capillary tube that goes into the oil pan end is a 5/8" UNF (unified fine thread).

Does anyone know where to get a high grade 308 or 316 stainless 5/8" UNF to 1/2" pipe adaptor. Both sides are male.

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5/8 UNF is also called 5/8-18 and 5/8 SAE
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I used a standard "compression" type fitting adaptor, which of course was to small in the center for the thermistor (sensor) to pass through. So I drilled it out to the same size as the sensor. Works like a charm. I was never able to find an actual adaptor type fitting made for this application. I suspect such adaptors come with the gauge\sensor at the point of sale and if you don't get it then I don't know WHERE you would ever find it.

New Aviad road race pan replacing my old steel pan with welded in "bung" is why I needed one.
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I had no issues with the water temp, fit right into the manifold. The oil temp fitting supplied was a BSPP(British standard parallel pipe) by 5/8-18 as you said. I didn't want to weld this fitting to the pan, and was unable to find a sealed bulkhead style fitting for the BSPP to screw into. I took a 5/8-18 bolt and drilled a 1/2 inch hole through it. Used teflon washers to seal on the pan, and inserted the probe through the bolt. Worked well.

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Nisonger's in NY probably has what you need on the shelf. Also British American Transfer out of Sarasota FL. www.bat-inc.com
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Motorsports International has what you need. Call Marge at 619 390 9080

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Thanks Bud Man... and everyone who chimed in.
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