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Old 06-04-2009, 11:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Oil temp and pressure gauge off the plug on the engine block.

There is a plug on the intake side of the engine that some people use for an oil pressure gauge. I was wondering if I were to put in a "T" would I be able to use both a pressure and temp gauge? IF a yes what would be the margin of error?

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This definitely doesn't belong in the lighting section first off. Second, I wouldn't put anything out of there "t" wise because vibration would more than likely fracture it. I would just use that location for the pressure, and a location near the pan for the temp.
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This definitely doesn't belong in the lighting section first off. Second, I wouldn't put anything out of there "t" wise because vibration would more than likely fracture it. I would just use that location for the pressure, and a location near the pan for the temp.

I looked for other gauge question and they are posted here.

Where would you suggest posting future question if this nature?

What about future question regarding installations of other gauges?

You criticized where I posted a without providing a solution to said problem.

I do appreciate your opinion about putting a "T" there, thank you.
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Your questions in regards in this thread and any future to your current topic... will probably be best to post in...

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Your questions in regards in this thread and any future to your current topic... will probably be best to post in...

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There are different forums with titles and descriptions. Find the best the suites the questions you have in mind or information you would like to post up and provide.

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Thank you. I'm not trying to be a pain. I just saw other qauge question so I placed my question here. Thanks again!
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Thank you. I'm not trying to be a pain. I just saw other qauge question so I placed my question here. Thanks again!

No problem, no worries. Just don't pay mind to those who get on your case. They were once new here too and had to learn. Good luck to you in finding your answers/info. and anything future with your car
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Quote: Originally Posted by QFC View Post
I looked for other gauge question and they are posted here.

Where would you suggest posting future question if this nature?

What about future question regarding installations of other gauges?

You criticized where I posted a without providing a solution to said problem.

I do appreciate your opinion about putting a "T" there, thank you.

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This definitely doesn't belong in the lighting section first off. Second, I wouldn't put anything out of there "t" wise because vibration would more than likely fracture it. I would just use that location for the pressure, and a location near the pan for the temp.

Actually, she gave you a solution to said problem.
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Wasn't criticizing you in the least, but you would get more answers elsewhere (Performance Modifications). But like Gslocum said, I did answer your question. Most of the gauge questions posted here are about lighting and how to change/modify it for aesthetic purposes. But just for shits and giggles here's a longer answer

I have my oil pressure sending unit installed in the side of the head. It's been there for a year and a half with no issues. There is a how-to in the how-to forum posted by someone that tried using a brass fitting to get more clearance when placing the sending unit in that exact location. Every brass fitting (or other fitting) they used, inevitably cracked. The hole is already 1/8NPT so there's no need for adapter fittings for most sending units. But placing anything in there, such as a "T", you are simply asking for it to crack. Especially if you have solid mounts as the vibration is increased with these in the car.

To me...pressure in the head was more important than pressure in the pan. And temperature in the pan would be more important than temp in the head. It would also give a more accurate reading of the temperature the oil actually is before it's picked up and sent throughout the engine. If you do a search on here you'll find many people differ in where to place these sending units for readings. But that's my .02 on the install of them.

*Edit* Use some white teflon tape when installing the plug into the head to prevent it from leaking.
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