Lotus Europa Parts Reference
Part Name: Oil Pressure Transmitter
S1 Parts Manual: - Same as S2
S2 Parts Manual: 046E6378 - Drawing MA 26
TC Parts Manual: - N/A
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There were at least two different oil pressure transmitters used in Renault-engined Europas.
- The PT1816/10 has 14mm x 1.5mm pitch metric threads and uses an M14x1.5 female to M18x1.5 male adaptor to screw into the block. This transmitter has the same threads as the oil pressure warning light switch.
- The PT1817/10 has 1/8" 28 BSP threads and uses a 1/8" 28 BSP female to M18x1.5 male adaptor to screw into the block.
- Both transmitters are 100 psi units and have the following resistance curve:
- 25 psi = 120 ohms
- 50 psi = 60 ohms
- 75 psi = 35 ohms
- 100 psi = 25 ohms
- Do not completely cover the threads with Teflon tape or pipe dope as the sender must be grounded through the threads.
If you need a sealant, apply it only to the inside half of the threads, leaving the tip uncovered.
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