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Offline markb0729

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Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« on: March 02, 2019, 12:33:47 PM »
I'm replacing a leaky oil sender and was wondering if either of these is close to the correct sender for the dash light?  This would be for an early (September 64) 65 Dearborn built Fastback with a 289.  I would think the sender on the left (WVE/AIRTEX/WELLS 1S6918) to be closer to correct but the sender on the right (Standard Motor Products PS10) is what NPD sent and says its closest to concours.   

65 Dearborn Built Fastback
Approximate Build Date, September 2, 1964
289 4V, C4, PS, PB, No A/C

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2019, 02:40:29 PM »
This is an original one for comparison.
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline ChrisV289

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2019, 03:09:04 PM »
The end on yours is different. This is for warning lights.
Chris
1965 Honey Gold Fastback (SJ 10/29/64)
1965 Caspian Blue Fastback (SJ 06/03/65)
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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2019, 04:51:53 PM »
Looks identical to the one in your photo. The one I pictured is also for idiot lights.


The end on yours is different. This is for warning lights.
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2019, 05:14:10 PM »
What are the threads on your end for?
Chris
1965 Honey Gold Fastback (SJ 10/29/64)
1965 Caspian Blue Fastback (SJ 06/03/65)
2009 V6 Mustang Coupe

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2019, 05:15:17 PM »
Maybe a service replacement?
65 Dearborn Built Fastback
Approximate Build Date, September 2, 1964
289 4V, C4, PS, PB, No A/C

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2019, 05:16:20 PM »
A picture is worth a thousand words.  It looks like the sender on the right in my pictures is closest to the original even though the finish is off.  So the main body on the originals looks to be a zinc type finish with the insulator blue and the terminal that sticks out green with the connector brass.  Would you agree?
65 Dearborn Built Fastback
Approximate Build Date, September 2, 1964
289 4V, C4, PS, PB, No A/C

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2019, 06:41:58 PM »
As I read this I`m reminded of Bob Mannels book --http://www.fordsmallblock.com/home.html   I bet the most correct answer is in it.
Brian
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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2019, 07:44:56 PM »
Ah I see. My photo shows the 68 - 70 style push on connector. Yours is the style used from 65 - 67 with the flat sideways clip on connector. Otherwise they are identical. I forgot about the change from early to late.

What are the threads on your end for?
1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2019, 09:36:15 PM »
As I read this I`m reminded of Bob Mannels book --http://www.fordsmallblock.com/home.html   I bet the most correct answer is in it.

I checked the Mannel book.  For 65, there is a picture of the extension and sender for the oil pressure gauge but not the oil sender for the dash light.  There is a picture for the 66 dash oil light sender and it is closer to the sender on the left in my pictures.
65 Dearborn Built Fastback
Approximate Build Date, September 2, 1964
289 4V, C4, PS, PB, No A/C

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2019, 06:02:20 PM »
From one of the examples in the Unrestored Picture Thread section.

Aug 64 projected day car

A little dirty when the picture was taken but has some clues to consider



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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2019, 09:35:10 PM »
Thanks Jeff.  I looked through the unrestored threads and didn't see anything.  Thanks for adding it.
65 Dearborn Built Fastback
Approximate Build Date, September 2, 1964
289 4V, C4, PS, PB, No A/C

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Re: Correct Oil Pressure Sender
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2019, 10:37:38 PM »
Thanks Jeff.  I looked through the unrestored threads and didn't see anything.  Thanks for adding it.

Thanks for thinking of checking there.

First place I went to see if there was one there already I would guide you too.  Too may pictures to share - but getting there a little by little

Thanks you to Mike M for taking and providing that group of pictures so long ago   :)
Jeff Speegle

Anything worth doing is worth doing concours ;)