Mech. oil pressue gauge

mustangLX92 · 07-10-2001, 08:14 AM

What is the best way to install a mechanical oil pressure gauge?

Rick 91GT · 07-10-2001, 08:33 AM

I took the factory sender off and used the supplied fitting to attach there.

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07-10-2001, 03:54 PM

I would also suggest using a braided line, not the plastic one that comes with the gauge. Those tend to leak.

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91 coupe
3.73's,long tubes,2 1/2" exh,ported stock t-body,ProM-77mm
cobra intake,edelbrock heads,B303,1.72 rr's
36lb inj's,tremec, & a Paxton NOVI 2000!!!
11.020 @128.95 on BFG Drag Radials (275/60/15)

Chevyguy · 07-11-2001, 10:11 AM

I assume the ECM does not use the oil pressure signal for fuel shutoff etc like a GM does??? Often it's recomended to attach an aftermarket gauge on a T fitting to retain the stock sensor, but that sounds like a pain huh?

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Frank W
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07-10-2001, 08:14 AM	#1
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07-10-2001, 08:33 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I took the factory sender off and used the supplied fitting to attach there. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP

07-10-2001, 03:54 PM	#3
SisuStang Guest Posts: n/a	I would also suggest using a braided line, not the plastic one that comes with the gauge. Those tend to leak. ------------------ 91 coupe 3.73's,long tubes,2 1/2" exh,ported stock t-body,ProM-77mm cobra intake,edelbrock heads,B303,1.72 rr's 36lb inj's,tremec, & a Paxton NOVI 2000!!! 11.020 @128.95 on BFG Drag Radials (275/60/15)

07-11-2001, 10:11 AM	#4
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I assume the ECM does not use the oil pressure signal for fuel shutoff etc like a GM does??? Often it's recomended to attach an aftermarket gauge on a T fitting to retain the stock sensor, but that sounds like a pain huh? ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages.