80SN Oil Sending Unit EXTENSION

Hello All !! Searched the forums, but haven't found what I'm looking for yet.

I have an 80 Nautique 351W Ford marinized by Commander. While I was draining the oil out today, I thought it would be a good time to put in my new Oil Pressure Sending Unit I bought from SkiDIM (only had the boat a year, but am positive it's the original).

Because the sending unit is tucked in tightly behind the r/w pump (really close quarters), their is an EXTENSION that comes out about 10" from the block, to a bra$$ fitting where you'd connect the Sending Unit. Anyway, while attempting to remove the Sending Unit, I snapped off the Extension at the block. The broken threaded piece came right out though ; may be 1/4" NPT.

Where do you guys think I could have one of these made up? Haven't called SkiDIM yet ; I doubt they have one, and I've never noticed one on their website.

Should I try my local hardware store, or perhaps a plumbing outfit? I imagine it's just steel. Has male threads on both ends. I a$$ume it came from the factory w/ this on it, but not sure. Don't really think their's enough room to mount the Sending Unit directly to the block.

Thought I'd ask you guys first, and THANKS in advance for your time and thoughts!!! ...chris....

Chris; Welcome to our site.

Could you do me a favor and post some pics of your motor? I have a set of Commander manifolds that I need to put on and I would like to see how yours look. I have PCM's now and I think I need to make some changes to how the water runs. Thanks.

john

Jbear are you thinking of moving the 80 away from stock.. .blasphemy.

Welcome 80'
as theyve already said hardware or auto store should have the pc you need....

jbear,
You gonna finally get out that sandpaper this winter? Good time to get wet sanding and buffing done!

I have commander style manifolds on my 302, they work but I hacked them in myself so if you can find someone with pics of an original install it would probably be better, if not let me know and I will show ya what I did.   

jbear,

Here is a picture of my new 79 with the commanders. It is the only pic I have now, but can take more this week if needed.

Thanks guys. Sorry for the slow responce, I was out of town for the weekend. Had to go up to our place in Tennessee to close up for the winter. Glad I don't haveta do that to the '80 anymore!


john