I think you should have used a tap chart to pick the drill size. It looks like the hole you threaded for the fitting it too loose. I suggest you look for a right angle fitting with the proper thread size and pitch so you can screw into the engine case. Your setup will no doubt leak.
Thanks for watching. Mine starts out around 40 psi at startup cold, then drops to about 20 when warm at idle. As I rev the engine it increases roughly 10 psi/1000 rpm but the higher I go the lower that rate of increase. I've never seen it above 60, but I don't race this engine that much.
@@UrbanMonkTV Thank you for anaswering. I asked because i am intalling a oil pressure sensor to my Yamaha FZ6, that uses the same R6 engine, so i don't really know the idle norminal pressure so i can choose wisely the oil pressure switch, do you think 1Bar (14ish PSI) would be a good selection for it to be active at idle? thank you.
Thank you for watching! Yes I painted the entire engine with VHT paint. Looks great but is not as fuel resistant as original so fuel leaks from carbs (which can happen from time to time on these old bikes) require some touch up.
Hello Urban Monk, your videos have been informative and useful for my GS650 project, thank you. I'm a third done with this mini gauge mount project. Currently looking for the tap. Your other video on this mini gauge, you give the metric thread count for the bolt itself. Do you recall the size tap you used for threading the bolt where the brass elbow would insert? I watched the video over and over hoping to hear the tap size (5:00 minute mark). Once again, enjoy your videos.
Glad I could help. The thread size is a standard NPT size here in the US. Not sure where you are located, but I did need to purchase the tap specially for this. My tap and die kit didn't come with it.
I have heard that you can slot cut two nuts to make a C shape then thread these onto the bolt and use these to clamp in the vice without damaging the thread. Although I've not tried it myself yet.
Thanks for watching! I don't recall my logic at the time unfortunately. Knowing me it was either total cost being lower this way or I just wanted to have fun fabbing the part.
you taped in the wrong direction bud, threads facing to your right, tape under wrap over. that way when you tighten the threads in, the tape is being spun opposite the direction of wrap. otherwise you are essentially unraveling the tape as you tighten the piece.
@@UrbanMonkTV idk but that oil pressure gauge was an engine saver if u ask me, to suggest, you have the option of using hydraulics-use flared fittings and copper tubing with cladding+mountings on it to relocate wherever reasonable you want the gauge to be so you can see it easier. Kudos to your effort though and nice thinking
Could I do this with my 1980 Suzuki GS 450? Do I also have an oil galley access port? I want an oil pressure gauge too! Nice video! I will be posting a valve adjustment video for my GS 450, once I start my YT channel! Go_Mor Engineering will be the name.
I think you should have used a tap chart to pick the drill size. It looks like the hole you threaded for the fitting it too loose. I suggest you look for a right angle fitting with the proper thread size and pitch so you can screw into the engine case. Your setup will no doubt leak.
Hope you alloy plug didn't crack and break off , sparkplugs are 14x1.25 , you can always easy flow a ⅛ socket to a hollowed out sparkplug body .
Thanks for watching! Plug didn't crack or break, but you raise a good point. Perhaps others who watch this will take that route instead.
Hi men. GREAT WORK. I have a question thought. on ralentí how much PSI your bike shows? and what is the maximum PSI your oil pump generates?
Thanks for watching. Mine starts out around 40 psi at startup cold, then drops to about 20 when warm at idle. As I rev the engine it increases roughly 10 psi/1000 rpm but the higher I go the lower that rate of increase. I've never seen it above 60, but I don't race this engine that much.
@@UrbanMonkTV Thank you for anaswering. I asked because i am intalling a oil pressure sensor to my Yamaha FZ6, that uses the same R6 engine, so i don't really know the idle norminal pressure so i can choose wisely the oil pressure switch, do you think 1Bar (14ish PSI) would be a good selection for it to be active at idle?
thank you.
Looks great 👍
Thanks for watching!
Hi brilliant video, have you painted engine caseings on your bike it looks like factory finish 👍 thanks Paul
Thank you for watching! Yes I painted the entire engine with VHT paint. Looks great but is not as fuel resistant as original so fuel leaks from carbs (which can happen from time to time on these old bikes) require some touch up.
@UrbanMonkTV brilliant thank you so much for your reply 😊
kerosene diesel oil and alcohol are excellent lubricants for cutting aluminum threads
Thanks for insight and for watching.
Hello Urban Monk, your videos have been informative and useful for my GS650 project, thank you. I'm a third done with this mini gauge mount project. Currently looking for the tap. Your other video on this mini gauge, you give the metric thread count for the bolt itself. Do you recall the size tap you used for threading the bolt where the brass elbow would insert? I watched the video over and over hoping to hear the tap size (5:00 minute mark). Once again, enjoy your videos.
Glad I could help. The thread size is a standard NPT size here in the US. Not sure where you are located, but I did need to purchase the tap specially for this. My tap and die kit didn't come with it.
Where did you find gushed? Thanks
Assume you meant gauge. I purchased on eBay. Thanks for watching!
Should’ve put it in a socket then clamped the socket down in the vice to tap it. Protects it and keeps it from becoming oblong.
I may try that approach next time. Though I didn't deform mine. Thanks for watching!
I have heard that you can slot cut two nuts to make a C shape then thread these onto the bolt and use these to clamp in the vice without damaging the thread. Although I've not tried it myself yet.
Thanks! I can envision that in my head. Will try next time I'm in a situation like this.
Nice one. Clear instructions, looking good!!
Thanks for watching! I always appreciate people taking the time.
what is the correct pressure?
Anything 10psi/1000rpm or above should be fine.
@@UrbanMonkTV thanks friend, greetings ✌️
I know this is old but a 14x1.25 male to female bung would be the part you'd want to not have to fabricate something like this.
Thanks for watching! I don't recall my logic at the time unfortunately. Knowing me it was either total cost being lower this way or I just wanted to have fun fabbing the part.
you taped in the wrong direction bud, threads facing to your right, tape under wrap over. that way when you tighten the threads in, the tape is being spun opposite the direction of wrap. otherwise you are essentially unraveling the tape as you tighten the piece.
Thanks for watching. Gauge wasn't very visible while riding. I've removed it since.
@@UrbanMonkTV idk but that oil pressure gauge was an engine saver if u ask me, to suggest, you have the option of using hydraulics-use flared fittings and copper tubing with cladding+mountings on it to relocate wherever reasonable you want the gauge to be so you can see it easier. Kudos to your effort though and nice thinking
Is this your own music in the video?
It is new original music from a dear friend and former bandmate. He has given me permission to use.
@@UrbanMonkTV Right on! Great videos, thanks for sharing.
@@TheLeedgelodge Thank you for watching them. 👍🙂
Who's the band
Teflon should have been spun on in the other direction heheh
Good eye! Been waiting to see who would catch that.
9:10 you installed the teflon tape the wrong way
Someone already commented on that. Thanks for watching though.
Could I do this with my 1980 Suzuki GS 450? Do I also have an oil galley access port? I want an oil pressure gauge too! Nice video! I will be posting a valve adjustment video for my GS 450, once I start my YT channel! Go_Mor Engineering will be the name.
I believe so, but I've since removed the gauge from my bike as it feels unsafe to look down that far while riding.
@@UrbanMonkTV Thanks Urban Monk. I would mount the gauge on my dash. Just need to find access to an oil galley.
@@UrbanMonkTV I have a 78 550. Would you be interested in selling your gauge and bolt if you no longer use? Let me know. Would save me some time.
@@anchorandchiselwoodworking3670 Sure! Reach out to me through my website contact form and I'll connect with you via email.