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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENDER

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by REUBEN, May 17, 2017.

  1. REUBEN

    REUBEN 1985 XJ700N (NOT PICTURED) Premium Member

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    I'm looking to install a low oil pressure warning system. Have not got far into the planning except I'm going to keep it very simple.
    Any ideas where I could install the sender without having to drill and tap?
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    with out drilling and tapping ?no where.

    the bike comes with one stock from the factory it is a oil level sensor little red light on cluster.
    red light comes on when you press starter button to test bulb. after that if light comes on your low on oil
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    there are 2 holes that have pluges in them in the head on the side both sides which are connected to the oil supply I belive
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    upload_2017-5-17_20-19-32.png may be someone else can confirm this


    FACtory service manual has chart on oil flow through engine
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Sometimes those oil gallery drillings are plugged wih bolts, sometimes it's a pressed plug. There's no rhyme or reason; pick any two bikes and there's roughly an equal chance of having either type of plug.
     
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    REUBEN 1985 XJ700N (NOT PICTURED) Premium Member

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    Here's hoping its threaded for a bolt!
     
    REUBEN, May 18, 2017
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    you will see the hexhead slotted bolt
    never pulled one but looks like a self tapping style.
    damn now i want to take one out to see.
     
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