| Teambrownracing | -- 03-21-2026 @ 7:23 PM |
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My instrument cluster is repaired and ready to be installed in the car. My current issue is that in removing the instrument cluster we damaged the Oil Pressure sending unit. Does any one have any tricks or ideas about this task? The sending unit is masked by the accelerator and the firewall. I can't get my hand in the space available. It has to be replaced. any input will be appreciated. Thank you Jim
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| nelsb01 | -- 03-21-2026 @ 8:10 PM |
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You will need a special open-end wrench or bend one to make it work. Once loose, have the person with the smallest hand spin it out. Reverse the process. The other alternative is to remove the body or pull the engine. I had a fitting installed on my engine so we could attach a modern oil pressure gauge to the engine when we fired it for the first time. We installed the body before removing the fitting and I know that this process is not an easy task. My significant other became my significant fitting and oil sender technician.
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| 40 Coupe | -- 03-22-2026 @ 5:15 AM |
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Try a crows foot on an extension and a ratchet. Square drive either 1/2 or 9/16'
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| kubes40 | -- 03-22-2026 @ 9:35 AM |
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9/16" crowfoot as has been advised. I bent an open-end wrench specifically for this task. If neither of those methods work for you (it's tight) then remove the left floorboard and get it from that angle. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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