Best place to put the oil temp sensor???
 

hello,

Yes, I am still trying to install my guages. I have installed the water temp and oil pressure guages thanks to the help of everyone online. Now I am not sure where to put the auto meter oil temp sensor? Anyone done this or have any Ideas???

Thanks all

There are really only two locations that are accurate: the oil pan, or the exit hose if you have an oil cooler. I prefer an inline adapter in the oil cooler line where the oil leaves the engine, but in the pan is the most accurate. The thing to remember, if it's an electrical gauge, is that it will only be as accurate as it is grounded. This may mean drilling and tapping the sender for an external ground wire, especially if it is installed in the cooler line.

Take care,
-Chris

Does this mean drilling a new hole in the oil pan? How about putting it where the oil drain plug goes?

Sure. That would work. You have to make sure that the wiring is protected from anything you might run over. Also, you are going to have to ground the sending unit separately, though. In order to seal the oil in, you're going to need a thread sealant and a gasket, and either/both of those will hinder the sending unit's grounding ability. You will need to find a spot on the sending unit where there is enough room for you to drill a small hole without damaging it. next you need to tap it, and then attach a screw to it. Run a 12 gauge wire from the frame to the screw.

Take care,
-Chris