I have decided to install the remote mount kit for my oil pressure sender, during the build. I am trying to select a location on the firewall for the sender. It looks like we have two unused K1000-3 plate nuts on the upper firewall, just above and inboard of the battery. Thinking about using one of those. I noticed a thread by JPILOT, and it looks like he mounted his near the bottom, something about oil drain. Is there a problem with mounting the sensor above it's original location on the engine?
Also, Lockwood send me an alternative elbow fitting, that will start the routing of the hose, from the port on the engine, towards the rear, rather than straight out. This fitting appears to not need a clamp on the hose, other than the fire sleeve. Any guidance on the installation would be greatly appreciated. As a builder, I have been very reliant on Van's well done, step by step, plans set. When I get off into the rest of the world of homebuilts, and left to my own interpretations, I am easily snowed!
To those of you who have "been there and done that", I would appreciate your help on this one.
Tom
Also, Lockwood send me an alternative elbow fitting, that will start the routing of the hose, from the port on the engine, towards the rear, rather than straight out. This fitting appears to not need a clamp on the hose, other than the fire sleeve. Any guidance on the installation would be greatly appreciated. As a builder, I have been very reliant on Van's well done, step by step, plans set. When I get off into the rest of the world of homebuilts, and left to my own interpretations, I am easily snowed!
To those of you who have "been there and done that", I would appreciate your help on this one.
Tom