Oil temperature sensor location

[Jay762]

Ok all - have done a bit of research and there are mixed views on this so thought I would canvas your good selves.

I am looking at installing an oil temperature sensor as I believe currently the map and subsequent output to the Toucan unit in place is just set at 120ºC

I have an oil pressure sensor installed at the galley point top front of engine under the alternator (Accessed to sort a leak)

I have access to the galley point rear of engine under the turbo (Accessed to sort another leak) and can install one there

I will also be installing a sandwich plate for an oil cooler which could take an oil and or pressure sensor in the not too distant future.

I dont intend modifying the sump to fit one there

So peoples opinions on best place to take off an oil temperature reading

Cheers

 

[moshe_levy]

Rear galley that's what everyone recommends ,that's what I did.
Cause people says that this is the most hot point in the engine.


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[Jay762]

cheers - that will do for me then

[savage bulldogs]

Bung above cylinder no 3 ,is definitely the best place for oil temp readings,  the one behind the alternator is normally where oil pressure sensor is fitted bud 

[Jay762]

Nice one thanks - just waiting for bits now and need to find where this oil is coming from.... will post that in another thread though