Question concerning oil temp

[Mean98GT]

I have an oil temp gauge to install. Its autometer, and electric. Im wondering if I can get the right fittings together could I put the sending unit into the oil pan plug? (I'm speaking of the bolt that you remove to do oil changes).
Thanks.

 

[brad94GT]

i wouldent want to do that.

 

[Paul]

+1

The oil pan plug is supposed to be just that, a plug. Putting a big fat (or... tall) sending unit there risks it getting torn off. Also, it's not really designed to be continually removed/installed. This is what I cautioned you about when you bought the gauge - you need a port in the pan to install it. You said that you had an aftermarket pan and everything was taken care of?

 

[Mean98GT]

Turns out the aftermarket pan does not include a port for the sensor. Looks like Ill be dropping it off with huber for the tap in the oil pan.