Oil Gauge Question

[Stephen717]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

I cannot speak for all but the main reason most people do this conversion is fear of the mechanical oil line breaking inside the cab and squirting hot oil all over.

well with an oil line I have to worry about it breaking inside the cab or the leaking at the block. with an electronic gauge I still have to worry about a leak at the block, but being that a wire plugs into a sensor I don't think the sensor would leak unless oil is getting past the threads. Wires don't fail as often as mechanical lines. not to say they won't fail. I just haven't seen it happen as often. and with either you have to worry about the gauge going bad. I with there was a manufacturer that made both an electronic oil gauge and voltmeter that looked identical to the original gauges for people that want the stock look with the modern conveniences.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by Stephen717

well with an oil line I have to worry about it breaking inside the cab or the leaking at the block. with an electronic gauge I still have to worry about a leak at the block, but being that a wire plugs into a sensor I don't think the sensor would leak unless oil is getting past the threads. Wires don't fail as often as mechanical lines. not to say they won't fail. I just haven't seen it happen as often. and with either you have to worry about the gauge going bad. I with there was a manufacturer that made both an electronic oil gauge and voltmeter that looked identical to the original gauges for people that want the stock look with the modern conveniences.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653967

Click on the link. It is my thread for volt gauge conversions that I offer. Not sure if I discussed this with you before or not.

I offer volt gauge conversions that you would bet money were factory when installed.

Hope this helps,
Tom