Where to put engine oil temp sensor

[Wasp]

I built a center console for gauges outlets and switches under my climate controls.
I didn't like the "A"pillar idea or having gauges obstructing my vision by being on top of my dash.
So far I have....
1 red covered arming switch to turn the engine cooling fan on and off for deep water fording
2 12V outlets
2 LED light switches (blue), for the 2 inboard and 2 outbourd lights on the brush guard
3 gauges, L to R, Engine oil temp, trans oil temp and Volt meter

Planed are...
1 yellow switch to control 2 side looking LED lights
1 red switch to control the air compressor so it doesn't cycle when I don't need it
1 USB outlet
1 red indicator light reminding me my electric engine cooling fan is OFF!!!!

The problem I'm having is, where do I hook up the Engine oil temp censor?


Thanks for your help,

J

 

[SenorNoob]

I would think the easiest place would be where the factory pressure sender/switch is located by using a "T" fitting. If there is room there....

 

[RonD]

I would do an oil pan temp sensor, next time you pull the oil pan, drill a hole and weld on a "bung"(nut) to screw sensor into.
Best spot, IMO, is just above the level of the pickup in the pan.

They do make drain plugs with a threaded hole for the oil temp sensor, to get you by until the oil pan can be pulled off.


You could probably add a float switch to turn fan relay off in high water, then on again when water level drops, eliminate the "oops factor"

 

[Wasp]

I got to thinking..... I know, surprising right!

I thought, one day I want to add a engine oil cooler to the truck. So the first step would be to install an adapter/ spacer to the oil filter mount. I also discovered that some of these adapters come with pre drilled holes meant for oil temp and pressure sensors... bingo, there's my solution. I get to kill two birds with one spacer. So for $17.92 and free shipping, I get a pretty FORD blue aluminum spacer and Bob's your uncle.

Thanks for your help n advise,

J