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To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressure g... - 5/11/2008 6:14:27 PM

haromaster87

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Well, I got my water temp gauge, and my voltometer on, after a few things got worked out, it was all good. I called it a night last night and now I wanna finish by puttin on the oil pressure gauge. So, I know were the oil pressure unit is, but i'm a little confused on a few things. First, the included instructions give me 2 ways to put it in, 1 is simple, just uses the included parts, and looks easy. 2 is more complicated looking, and looks to use a few more parts then included. Heres a scan of the instructions, sorry about the quality, but you get the idea.

So wich setup would I need? Btw, i'm fine with the stock gauge not working anymore. Also, how hard is it to remove the stock unit? I think I read somewhere you need a special tool, is this true? If so is there a way around it?

LMK

Thanks,
Tony

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 6:17:24 PM

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if your looking at your engine from the front of car its on the right side towards the front of the block basicly above your oil filter run your pvc line from there into you car, the gauge works off of accual oil pressure through a small line into your cockpit, mines ran on the window piller in a gauge pod

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 6:23:24 PM

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Haha, I got all that. lol I know were it's at and all, I just wanna know which one of the line setups I would need to use, the simple one or the crazy one with the t-fitting and all. And I also wanna know how hard it is to remove the old one.

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 6:29:12 PM

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From what I can see by looking at the diagrams, one looks like a basic stock gauge sender disconnect/mechanical gauge connect. The second looks like it employs a T fitting so that both the stock sender and the mechanical gauges line can be hooked up. Unless you are worried about the stock gauge in your instrument cluster(Why Worry) being dead just hook up the mechanical gauge line and chuck the stock sender unit in the bottom drawer of you toolbox.

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 6:33:18 PM

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As for removal of the stock sender, a hex head on the bottom side of the sender by the threads(1/2" i believe). Just pull of the wire and undo it.

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 6:34:42 PM

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Thanks very much man. I figured the exact same thing and had the exact same attitude towards it. lol

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 6:38:27 PM

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use the simple one the t set up is to retain stock gauge I believe and if it's a mech gauge I wouldn't mount it inside the car..I Mounted mine on the cowl..cause if it ever springs a leak..where's the oil gonna go??

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 7:28:36 PM

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I have seen that first hand. Thank god the carpet in that thunderchicken was already black lol

. Luckily it wasn't my car either. One reason you almost ALWAYS seen fuel pressure gauges outside the car.

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/11/2008 9:39:42 PM

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I have seen that first hand. Thank god the carpet in that thunderchicken was already black lol. Luckily it wasn't my car either. One reason you almost ALWAYS seen fuel pressure gauges outside the car.

my oil pressure gauge used to be in the car but thought about it and decided if it made a mess..outside the car would be an easier and cheaper clean up..also for fuel pressure gauges they make a special diaphram set up that goes on the firewall so no gas is plumbed into the passanger compartment..I just mounted mine on the cowl so this would not be a concern

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/12/2008 4:51:33 AM

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oh its not just gunna make a mess its very hot too. if that thing bursts and hits your leg your gunna freek and most likely crash the car. anything mechanical like that should never be run inside the car. why did you get a machanical one anyway i would have sent the extra money to get an electric one. those capilary tubes burst a lot so i would watch that gauge all the time and get ready to not see oil pressure

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/12/2008 5:39:19 AM

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First off, throw that plastic tubing in the trash. Go to NAPA or any other parts house and buy enough 1/8" copper tubing and plumb it up with that. There isn't any concerns at all running a mechanical gauge inside the car with proper installation. I have ran multiple oil pressure gauges inside the car body, never had a problem either. Throw the plastic tubing in the trash, I have seen them brake, burst and leak way to many times. You will thank me later!!

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/12/2008 9:10:29 AM

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First off, throw that plastic tubing in the trash. Go to NAPA or any other parts house and buy enough 1/8" copper tubing and plumb it up with that. There isn't any concerns at all running a mechanical gauge inside the car with proper installation. I have ran multiple oil pressure gauges inside the car body, never had a problem either. Throw the plastic tubing in the trash, I have seen them brake, burst and leak way to many times. You will thank me later!!

it's not just the tubing that can cause the issue. the gauge internally can rupture irregardless of tubing used..best to mount it outside if it's a daily driver where the chances of probs occuring are much greater

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/12/2008 6:38:03 PM

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im with mjr on this one

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RE: To those who have installed a mechanical oil pressu... - 5/13/2008 1:38:41 AM

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Just throw the dayum plastic tubing away. Get an autometer oil pressure gauge and mount it in the car where you can monitor the gauge with out having to look threw the windshield. I swear, some peoples children.

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