oil pressure sending unit ??

scale · 06-06-2002, 09:55 PM

i just bought an autometer oil pressure gauge for my 91lx 5.0 and i want to keep my stock gauge as well. I need to know if they make a t-splitter for this? I probably can make one but i thought i would get a second opinion. Where is my stock one located? i located what looks like it mounted to the side of my oil pan but i am not sure this is it.

any ideas?

thanks

BLACK85GT · 06-06-2002, 10:01 PM

the one on the side of the oil pan is just the dummy light for low oil level. the sending unit should be in the lower part of the block, driver side, just above the oil filter.

scale · 06-06-2002, 10:31 PM

great now i just need to know what the best way is to make a t-connector so that i can have both hooked up. Any ideas?

BLACK85GT · 06-06-2002, 10:44 PM

well, your stock gauge should be electric with a wire coming off the send unit, but the auto meter should have a plastic line that fills with oil? (at least mine does) so its a different set up. one is a manual gauge,(usually more reliable, thats why you bought it), one is an electric guage, you dont need it any more. I dont know of any way hooking both up without manufacturing something to accomodate both hookups.

scale · 06-06-2002, 11:20 PM

i found this site online. What do you guys thinK?

thanks for the feedback

scale · 06-06-2002, 11:21 PM

heres the link

http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/s.../oilgauge.html

joe4speed · 06-06-2002, 11:50 PM

I used a t-fitting fromm the local auto parts store. Easy enough. Just make sure to use teflon tape so it doesn't leak.

BTW.. I just noticed there's a "scole" and a "scale" on the first two threads... LOL I'm easily amused!

Bad89stang · 06-07-2002, 02:08 AM

It depends on what type of Autometer guage that you have. Is it electrical or mechanical? You can run both if it is electrical.

scale · 06-07-2002, 07:45 AM

ya it is electrical

06-06-2002, 09:55 PM	#1
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	oil pressure sending unit ?? i just bought an autometer oil pressure gauge for my 91lx 5.0 and i want to keep my stock gauge as well. I need to know if they make a t-splitter for this? I probably can make one but i thought i would get a second opinion. Where is my stock one located? i located what looks like it mounted to the side of my oil pan but i am not sure this is it. any ideas? thanks __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

06-06-2002, 10:01 PM	#2
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	the one on the side of the oil pan is just the dummy light for low oil level. the sending unit should be in the lower part of the block, driver side, just above the oil filter. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

06-06-2002, 10:31 PM	#3
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	great now i just need to know what the best way is to make a t-connector so that i can have both hooked up. Any ideas? __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

06-06-2002, 10:44 PM	#4
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	well, your stock gauge should be electric with a wire coming off the send unit, but the auto meter should have a plastic line that fills with oil? (at least mine does) so its a different set up. one is a manual gauge,(usually more reliable, thats why you bought it), one is an electric guage, you dont need it any more. I dont know of any way hooking both up without manufacturing something to accomodate both hookups. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

06-06-2002, 11:20 PM	#5
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	what about this i found this site online. What do you guys thinK? thanks for the feedback __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

06-06-2002, 11:21 PM	#6
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	heres the link http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/s.../oilgauge.html __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

06-06-2002, 11:50 PM	#7
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I used a t-fitting fromm the local auto parts store. Easy enough. Just make sure to use teflon tape so it doesn't leak. BTW.. I just noticed there's a "scole" and a "scale" on the first two threads... LOL I'm easily amused! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

06-07-2002, 02:08 AM	#8
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	It depends on what type of Autometer guage that you have. Is it electrical or mechanical? You can run both if it is electrical. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

06-07-2002, 07:45 AM	#9
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	ya it is electrical __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

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