How to hook up an oil pressure guage?

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I have checked the wiring to the oil pressure switch on the lb2204 that I have been looking at buying and it is all intact. So now I would like to hook up a mechanical guage to see the actual pressure. my question is what are the threads at the sending unit? Are they metric or standard pipe thread? Will a generic oil pressure guage that you buy at the auto parts store have the right fittings? I know this is probably a dumb question, but I have never put a guage on a foreign made engine. Thanks for any help-Scott
 
   / How to hook up an oil pressure guage? #2  
While there are a bewildering assortment of pipe threads out there, it is highly likely that the ones on the tractor are NPT (National Pipe Taper) fittings. Generic Oil Pressure gauge should fit.
 
   / How to hook up an oil pressure guage? #3  
They probably are a pipe thread but in a metric size. All the bolts that I've put a wrench to were metric. Maybe check to see if the gauge will fit a Toyota, Nissan, or something similar. Maybe a dealer will see your post and give you a better idea.
 
   / How to hook up an oil pressure guage?
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#4  
While there are a bewildering assortment of pipe threads out there, it is highly likely that the ones on the tractor are NPT (National Pipe Taper) fittings. Generic Oil Pressure gauge should fit.

I guess I'll find out when I try a guage. It sure would be nice to hear from someone who has actually put one on their Kioti tractor though. I think I'll start another thread with a different title.
 
   / How to hook up an oil pressure guage?
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Just wanted to follow up with info- the threads are 1/8 NPT. I put a guage on today and all is well!!
 

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