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Chris Norman

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  1. Hi Steyning,

     

    Sounds similar to the setup I had on my 7 (1.8 K series) , except I have standard wet sump.

     

    I got the oil pressure light on the dash to work by including a low oil pressure switch , which I mounted into one of the blanked off fittings in the oil filter housing (after removing the threaded blanking plug), to this switch I connected the black/yellow wire. I assume that upon loss of oil pressure the switch grounds the black/yellow wire and the light on the dash comes on.

     

    I pretty sure the wire from the VDU sender unit only goes to the oil pressure dial and is not used for the low oil pressure warning light.

     

    I purchased the low oil pressure switch from Think Automotive. Not sure how this would work with a dry sump setup.

     

    Cheers

    Chris

     

    Edited by - Chris Norman on 7 Aug 2008 08:54:37

  2. Hi Tim,

     

    I am just getting to the end of my 1400ss to 1800ss conversion.

     

    I used the 1800 oil filter housing as my 1400 appeared to have a hairline crack in it. I have a mechanical oil pressure gauge which I connected to the position that currently houses the electrical switch in your photo.

     

    On top of the oil filter housing there is a grub screw, I removed this and fitted the oil pressure warning light switch. I have retained the big 1400 alternator and all seems to fit OK.

     

    I could mail over some photos if you would like to see the finished article.

     

    Chris

  3. Hi Nev,

     

    Big *thumbup* for Autac from Macclesfield, very helpful - I did something similar and have indicators (catflash), horn and electric line lock (handbrake) on the removable steering wheel. I ran my wiring through relays to limit the current drawn, and attached the ends of the cable through RJ45 connectors - a little tight but it works. I used a small piece of velcro to keep the cable tight to the wheel so the cable is not put under too much starin.

     

    Chris

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