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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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If I tap the huge banjo bolt and put a T there, can that be used to get oil pressure/oil temp? yes/no?



Sorry for the theft of the pic, it's a FD, but the FC system is similar with the bolt located lower... correct?
Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Why not just get on of these from racing beat or mazdatrix.



The Oil Pressure and Temperature Adapter :allows easy installation of these sender units for most popular gauges (1/8-inch female pipe for oil pressure and 3/8-inch female pipe for oil temperature). It will accommodate both mechanical or electrical senders. The adapter mounts immediately below the oil filter assembly and includes all necessary O-rings. Gauges, senders, and adapter nuts are not included. The normal oil pressure in a stock Mazda rotary is approximately 71 psi above 3,000 RPM, (110 psi above 3,000 RPM in the 1993-95 RX-7) and should never drop below 15 psi at idle (use a 0 to 125 psi gauge).
Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by boost_creep' date='Feb 11 2005, 12:32 PM
Why not just get on of these from racing beat or mazdatrix.



The Oil Pressure and Temperature Adapter :allows easy installation of these sender units for most popular gauges (1/8-inch female pipe for oil pressure and 3/8-inch female pipe for oil temperature). It will accommodate both mechanical or electrical senders. The adapter mounts immediately below the oil filter assembly and includes all necessary O-rings. Gauges, senders, and adapter nuts are not included. The normal oil pressure in a stock Mazda rotary is approximately 71 psi above 3,000 RPM, (110 psi above 3,000 RPM in the 1993-95 RX-7) and should never drop below 15 psi at idle (use a 0 to 125 psi gauge).



That doesn't answer my question though. Looks like i have to find out the hard way. Will let u know on sunday when I get access to a lathe.
Old Feb 11, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheers!' date='Feb 11 2005, 10:27 AM
If I tap the huge banjo bolt and put a T there, can that be used to get oil pressure/oil temp? yes/no?



Sorry for the theft of the pic, it's a FD, but the FC system is similar with the bolt located lower... correct?



Didn't I explain this to you in the other thread? You'll be fine, just keep the T as short as possible.
Old Feb 11, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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I've seen it done. But I'd hate to stick anything of size in the bolt for fear of blocking flow.
Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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i did it on my fd, seems to be just fine.
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