oil pressure sending sensor

2000 FORD EXPLORER
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FERGSTER
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2ooo ford explorer 4.0 sohc 2wd i am replacing the oil pressure switch on the engine block but the napa replacement part has a threaded prong on the end instead of a plug can i cut off the plug and wire it up to the new sensor thank you
Feb 8, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Unable to obtain the OEM part -improvise to get it going again-just hope its calibrated as the OEM part
Feb 8, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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looks like maybe they gave you the wrong switch!----they show 3, I feel sure, one of 'em is you!

Just looking at the 3 parts, I really see no way to successfully modify the pipe threaded one, to work as you describe yours requires.

Might try a different parts store too!

Sometimes that awaiting text message, really messes up their train of thought!

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Feb 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM
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FERGSTER
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thanks your right they did me the wrong one,
got the correct one and all is fine
Feb 9, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Glad we could help,

Come back to see us with your buddies Auto problem!

We hope you are go to go with yours!

The Medic
Feb 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM
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