<VV> Oil Pressure Sending Unit

[Mike Ioanes]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <gartland at sympatico.ca>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 11:45 AM
Subject: <VV> Oil Pressure Sending Unit


> Hi Gang!
>
> So the oil pressure sending unit appears to be leaking oil on my '65 Monza 
> 110 PG...Does anyone know if this unit is interchangable with other GM 
> sending units of the time, say a small block chev or inline 6? After 
> reading the chassis shop manual, it says to remove it with a special tool, 
> but I'm wondering if a 12 point socket would work just as well? Seems like 
> a simple enough thing to change otherwise...Thanks in advance
>
> Terry Gartland
> Canadian '65 Monza 110 PG
It IS a common part, maybe not even particular to GM.  It really needs the 
special socket.  I borrowed one from a mechanic where I work (truck 
dealership), then bought one from Snap-on.  Maybe Autozone will "rent" you 
one?
Mike Ioanes