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Neutral Zone · 03-05-2017, 09:50 AM

I'm waning to tap the stock mechanical oil pressure line and add an autometer gauge. I want both to work. See any problems with that? Thanks for your comments.

custom10nut · 03-05-2017, 10:02 AM

Any particular reason you want two gauges doing the same thing?
The factory gauges are fairly accurate, so if you have one in the dash, why change?

Neutral Zone · 03-05-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Any particular reason you want two gauges doing the same thing?
The factory gauges are fairly accurate, so if you have one in the dash, why change?

The accuracy of the factory gauge was actually my concern. I suppose Id just rather see a number other than a mark.

hamjet · 03-05-2017, 10:45 AM

No problem, there are a couple places to hook up the tube to, you don't have to tee off the same spot. one is back by the distributor, another down by the oil filter on the block. nice looking gauge.....

**LockDoc** · 03-05-2017, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

No problem, there are a couple places to hook up the tube to, you don't have to tee off the same spot. one is back by the distributor, another down by the oil filter on the block. nice looking gauge.....

Depending on the engine, some of them also have a port above the timing cover on the front of the block. It would be 1/8" NPT.

LockDoc

LongBox · 03-05-2017, 12:14 PM

Great looking gauge. I t would be very attractive, INHO, if all the factory gauges were removed from the dash, and gauges to match that oil pressure gauge were installed. I've seen some examples of owners subbing in aftermarket gauges in the dash, and like the look.

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Neutral Zone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Georgetown,Texas Posts: 22	See any problem with this? Oil pressure gauge. I'm waning to tap the stock mechanical oil pressure line and add an autometer gauge. I want both to work. See any problems with that? Thanks for your comments. Attached Images __________________ Dwain Jones Georgetown, Texas 1971 C/10 Cheyenne 454 2016 Z51 3LT Stingray 2017 Audi A7 2008 Saab 9.3 Aero

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custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,864	Re: See any problem with this? Oil pressure gauge. Any particular reason you want two gauges doing the same thing? The factory gauges are fairly accurate, so if you have one in the dash, why change? Last edited by custom10nut; 03-05-2017 at 10:04 AM. Reason: Spelling

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hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: See any problem with this? Oil pressure gauge. No problem, there are a couple places to hook up the tube to, you don't have to tee off the same spot. one is back by the distributor, another down by the oil filter on the block. nice looking gauge..... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

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LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: See any problem with this? Oil pressure gauge. Great looking gauge. I t would be very attractive, INHO, if all the factory gauges were removed from the dash, and gauges to match that oil pressure gauge were installed. I've seen some examples of owners subbing in aftermarket gauges in the dash, and like the look. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible



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