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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:03 pm    Post subject: 356 oil outlet problem help Reply with quote

Hi, can anyone help me identify what this outlet is for. I recently purchased a 1960 356b with a 1963 engine. Trying to get the engine started and noticed oil coming from this open threaded outlet when cranking engine. It was non operable when purchased. There is nothing in the engine compartment that could possibly hook up to it. I checked the web and can't find an engine with similar plumbing. Maybe an outlet for a gauge? Wondering if it could if I could just cap it off. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your image comes up "not found"...
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I fixed his photo.

I'm not super familiar with 356 engine but possibly for another gauge sender in the past?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:13 am    Post subject: 356 oil outlet problem help Reply with quote

Thanks Everett for correcting photo. It the first time I posted in Forum.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:57 am    Post subject: Re: 356 oil outlet problem help Reply with quote

mcmencrew wrote:
Maybe an outlet for a gauge? Wondering if it could if I could just cap it off.


That would get my vote. Neither of my engines has that fitting. Looks like a P.O. disconnected the oil pressure warning light sender and like had a pressure gauge installed. Is there a separate oil pressure gauge somewhere on the dash? No idea why it is now disconnected. I don't know if it would be better to cap it off or remove it entirely but as you found out, you can't leave it as is. maybe Jack Staggs will see your post and comment. Good luck with your car. Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Jon

It doesn't have an oil pressure gauge on dash. Only temp and Oil Pressure light which is inoperable.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That little barb looks to be threaded. All I can think of is a mechanical oil pressure gauge. It is not stock...
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:42 am    Post subject: 356 oil outlet problem help Reply with quote

mcmencrew wrote:
Thanks Jon

It doesn't have an oil pressure gauge on dash. Only temp and Oil Pressure light which is inoperable.

Thanks for input


If you know a knowledgeable 356 mechanic in your area, explain the situation to him (or her, no bias here) and get a recommendation. Personally, I'd ditch it and take it back to stock--hook up the original pressure sensor and all, but it's your engine. I would hate to hear that you capped the fitting and the cap failed. Not good at all. Again, best of luck and let us know what you decide to do.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like an additional fitting was added between the oil pressure idiot light switch and the tall hex nut. Remove the fitting and screw the ops directly to the nut. The ops has tapered threads, so don't get greedy.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank You Guys

I took Jack's advice and just removed the fitting. Still working on trying to get it to run but at least I can crank it now with less worries.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Of course, Mr.Staggs is correct about the custom fitting.

You might want to hold on to it, but understand it is probably missing a connecting nut for what was probably a pressure sender. The better solution is a combo sender with two poles, one for the gauge and one for the lite.

By the by, if you haven't already, look around for the wire that is supposed to be connected to the pressure lite switch; that should solve one of your minor issues.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you go with the VDO combo sender, be aware that this unit will typically turn the idiot light on when pressure drops below 8-10 lbs., where the stock unit doesn't activate the light until pressure drops below 2-3 lbs.
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