oil block adapter

[cvp0917]

anyone know a link to where i can get an oil block adapter for some oil gauges that knows they fit on our cars? theres one on ebay but its no brand and i cant tell if itll fit or not. no thread size on the auction. thanks guys.

[Dexter]

i dont think they will fit

[DZnutz]

do a search for "greddy block adapter" or something like that. people have used the greddy and it works

[MazdaspeedNJ]

but will it work with an autometer gauge sender??????

[DZnutz]

but will it work with an autometer gauge sender??????
if you search youll prolly find your answers. as far as i know if it doesnt you can pay like $3 at your local hardware store and get an adapter

[spacemonkey]

I bought one and I told people it will fit...it actually will if you use JDM gauges. The biggest problem is not everyone uses BSPT standards

The Greddy oil block adapter uses a thread pattern called BSPT (British Standard Pipe Threading). Its what Greddy gaues use...there senders are in BSPT. Most other cheap gauges uses NPT (National Pipe Thread) this include autometer and VDOs...more of the popular gauges. NPT and BSPT very by 1 thread per inch...so you cant just force it in.

The solution is to go to a hydrualic shop or pluming shop and finds a tap that will kinda rethread the BSPT into NPT (I think). I havent had time to go yet...so I cant really say but that should do the trick. A local supply shop told me to do that.

[Dexter]

do a search for "greddy block adapter" or something like that. people have used the greddy and it works
Are you sure? I think i read someone say he/she had to cut something or other to make the oil filter fit on it.

Since i use greddy gauges, i was just going to get the oil block adapter, but i read it wasnt a simple screw on fit...

Odd. If it does work ill just do that instead of buying 2 T's and all this other crap (want oil temp and pressure)

[byohndspeed]

autometer makes the adaptor..not sure on the part number..

[DZnutz]

Are you sure? I think i read someone say he/she had to cut something or other to make the oil filter fit on it.

Since i use greddy gauges, i was just going to get the oil block adapter, but i read it wasnt a simple screw on fit...

Odd. If it does work ill just do that instead of buying 2 T's and all this other crap (want oil temp and pressure)
you are correct sir, and heres all the info you need to get around it

http://ib2.toprotege.com/ikonboard.cgi?s=40b14a316e33ffff;act=ST;f=4;t=1317 9

[spacemonkey]

The filter screws on perfectly onto the bolt that was provided...remember that the newer blocks are universal fit...they have several diffrent fitting. Basically its 2 sizes. it should fit if I can attach an old oil filter to it

[Dexter]

you are correct sir, and heres all the info you need to get around it

http://ib2.toprotege.com/ikonboard.cgi?s=40b14a316e33ffff;act=ST;f=4;t=1317 9
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[Dexter]

The filter screws on perfectly onto the bolt that was provided...remember that the newer blocks are universal fit...they have several diffrent fitting. Basically its 2 sizes. it should fit if I can attach an old oil filter to itOkay, i read the thread on the toprotege board and TheMAN's short how to. What you are saying though, is that the Greddy block adapter comes with a new bolt, in which we have to change out the stock one for the included one?

You have the block adapter on your car, I'm assuming. What did you have to do to install it? One last question; if I used the block adapter, do you think there is enough room up there for 2 Greddy senders?

Edit: I assume there are 2 output ports, but I'm not even sure...the Greddy website doesn't really specify how many ports there are...

[spacemonkey]

There more then enough rooms for greddy senders...3 1/4 BSPT fitting and I think a M12 fitting too.

There is a bolt that comes with the kit...the bold is both femal and male. one end screws onto your stock oil filter bolt on the block. The other side of the bold screws on perfectly to your filter...hope that explains it. You got to remmber that there are 2 versions of the block adapter....the newest one is a universal fit. Meaning one size fits all...practically all Japanese engines...or most atleast.

http://www.greddy.com/prodimages/OBlock.jpg

do you see those bolts...thats what im talking about.

I dont have it one yet because I have to buy a tap to get my NPT senders to work in a BSPT hole...if you have greddy gauges they should work great.

[cvp0917]

what about defi gauges? they work on it?