OneBadtib97

I just bought to guages to put in my pillar pod, i got the water temperature gauge hooked up fine, but what do i need to do to hook up the oil pressure gauge, if anybody could help that would be great thanks.






Josh

xtremeskier

It's pretty simple. Just hook up your oil pressure sender into your engine block. There should be a plug in the drivers side on the engine block which can be removed by a allan key. Carefull cause oil will start to come out (not a lot). Then screw in the oil pressure sender, tighten it, and run a wire to your gauge through a hole in your firewall. Don't over tighten it otherwise you will strip the threads.

Here's a picture of mine.

OneBadtib97

i didn't get that rounded piece there like you got all i have is a small white hose like a vacume line size hose that has to be hooked up somewhere

xtremeskier

Really. Hmm. The only other thing i can think of then would be to get a T-Connecter and hook it up to where the oil warning light sender is located. Not really sure how to do that though, sorry.

OneBadtib97

hmmm thanks anyways man, if theres anybody that can help please do it would be greatley appreciated thanks




Josh

01tibby

you got a mechanical oil pressure gauge. you dont want that. you will have to run that white tubing, full of hot oil, into your cabin.

BlackTibby00

^^^^Is that a bad thing? I've got the same type. You have to run an 1/8" copper tube from the gauge to the engine. BUT, where do you hook the tube up to?. I just bought it and don't really want to sell it.

Dmitry

bad thing is - if there will be a leak - oil will get in the cabin

BlackTibby00

^^^But what are the actual chances of that happening. Probably slim to none.

Dmitry

secure that tube so it wouldn't rub anywhere, especially in the firewall. Also don't forget that engine is moving a bit, shaking... so tube should handle.