J-money

I feel like an idiot for even having this issue but here goes. Decided to change my oil sending unit (leaking) on my 1992 5.0 RS today. Old unit (I’ve replaced once before ) came out easily no problem. After 10 minutes of trying to get the new one in with no luck I can no longer get the old one in either. It goes about1/4 turn in and gets stuck. I’ve tried using a pick tool to clean any debris but I’m having absolutely no luck getting this thing in. The threads don’t really look bad on the old one either. I don’t think there’s enough room to get a drill or anything in with the motor installed.
So before I mess around and break anything and have to get this thing towed does anyone have any advice on this one. I don’t understand how these iron threads could have warped if this thing came out so easily. I don’t think I can even get a thread chaser to start in this thing. Any help is greatly appreciated.

J-money

Best I can tell the threads look fine.

Tuned Performance

iTrader: (92)

It’s npt and will not thread in all the way.

2knight

iTrader: (1)

You will need it to turn in more than a 1/4 turn though. Would be real messy if that popped out. The old one should at least thread back in unless you cross threaded it. Is there room for a 1/8 npt tap?

paulo57509

This ^^

Pipe threads are tapered. You don't have to reef on it to make them seal. Clean the threads thoroughly and use a teflon pipe sealant sparingly. Don't use teflon tape.

2knight

iTrader: (1)

I think he just misaligned and maybe messed up first thread now both wont start properly. It should go in a few turns at least.

J-money

I’m a complete idiot. After glancing at pics online and my girlfriends RS I realized I was trying to get it in the wrong hole 🤦🏽‍♂️, glad I caught it before I F’ed the new sensor up. I forgot the sensor in the garage when I pulled the old one out. When I rolled back under there to install it I immediately went for the threaded hole just above it.
I’ve owned this car for almost 17 years and I never noticed there are two other threaded holes just above the oil filter. My apologies for starting a pointless thread, but really appreciate the fast replies guys.

WildCard600

I missed the RS part of that sentence at first and read it like I bolded above. I busted out laughing instantly.

Glad you got it figured out though.

2knight

iTrader: (1)

Get your mind out of the gutter! Focus on the cars lol

J.C. Denton

iTrader: (1)

Same here... haven't laughed that hard for weeks!

J-money

😂😂😂I cant believe I typed that out like that lol. My bad.

paulo57509

This is the craziest typo I've seen in years....

OrangeBird

iTrader: (1)

Nope , it's a lie , take it from an old guy , NOTHING human gets better with age , , , , especially Holes !!!!!