Oil Gauge

[Izzmo]

How hard is it to install an oil gauge for the genIII? I have an offer to buy one and it's almost too good to pass up! So, just needed this general info, hopefully it isn't too bad.

 

[NebraskaSHO]

What kind is it? My guess would be a T fitting at the PSI sensor.

 

[Izzmo]

http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=76780

2" Autometer Phantom Oil pressure gauge $25
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/nanotoxin55/Gauge002.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/nanotoxin55/Gauge001.jpg

 

[SHOZ123]

Yes you need a short 1/4" NPT brass ****** and a 1/4" NPT tee. Then just take the OEM sender out, inset the ****** and tee and the connect both senders to the tee. It's important to use a brass pipe as this will help to prevent the stripping out of the threads in the aluminum block. Be sure to use some sort of pipe thread sealant, preferably a semi-liquid type vs the tape.

 

[NebraskaSHO]

Those fittings are what I used on my 318 Small Block Mopar when I installed a mech. oil psi gauge.

 

[Izzmo]

So, the OEM Sender out, is it just under the engine (by the oil pan) somewhere?

 

[SHOZ123]

Just above the oil filter.

 

[Izzmo]

Oh, even better! Thanks.