Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: oil pressure sensor leak

Author: Prusnek

Date: Jun 13, 2005, 7:25 PM

Post ID: 1719015328



Snug is good.
Torqueing steel bolts into aluminum always has a pucker factor, the
torque specs should always be less than in other applications. If it's a
fine thread it's even hinkier. Here's a link to a general torque chart
http://www.hastingsinc.com/Service%20Tips/torque.htm
If the aluminum threads are already shot and you've determined that
the leak isn't through the sensor unit, JB weld is always a
consideration. I cemented an oil return elbow fitting into the stripped
and rebrazed screwed up piece of s#*t oil pump threads of an old Indian
with it and it's still holding after several years and lots of miles.
Patched a 1/4" hole in the bottom of the dishwasher, which is a pretty
extreme environment if you think of it, and I'm still not washing
dishes--but I digress.


John Prusnek
http://myweb.core.com/photos/spajohn@raex.com/MotoGuzziDecals


 snug.


Greg Bender wrote:


 
 
Now that I've thought about this some more, 29 foot pounds sounds a
little steep. Anyone else care to provide thoughts on the torque spec
for the oil pressure sending unit?

Greg Bender wrote:


 
 
 - as for torque, since we are dealing with a 12 mm x 1.5 mm steel switch


screwing into an aluminum block, I would do it up to a MAX of about 29
foot pounds.



Regards,

Greg Bender

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