Hi Ron, Interesting thought about the Teflon tape. My guess is that the tape would get damaged enough during installation to allow a good ground connection. Of course, you can check it with an ohm meter after installation to be sure.
Gary S/V Kaylarah ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 7:41 AM, Ron Ricci via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Josh, > > > > You are way ahead of me. It looks like you have a right angle adapter for > the oil pressure switch. My switch screws right into the engine so may > have to install an adapter so everything clears the alternator belt. > > > > Did you use Teflon tape on the joints? I didn’t because it seems the tape > would isolate the switch from engine ground. We’ll see how that works when > I start my engine next spring. > > > > *Ron* > > Ron Ricci > > S/V Patriot > > C&C 37+ > > Bristol, RI > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Josh > Muckley via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 9, 2016 8:18 PM > *To:* C&C List > *Cc:* Josh Muckley > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Oil Pressure Switch > > > > https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yV05RZGZDMnRhNm8 > > > > On Nov 9, 2016 8:17 PM, "Josh Muckley" <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ron, > > I got the Tee fitting today and test fitted it. No oil leaked out when I > removed the pressure switch. The fitting is exactly what I needed and > properly crafted out of stainless steel. > > Thanks for the lead! > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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