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pokethesmot · 01-24-2009, 05:03 PM

well i purchased an APC oil pressure gauge for 5 bucks and it came with the gauge and the sensor but i just haven't got around to installing the sending unit. Now my idea is if i just hooked the sensor wire from the gauge up to the idiot lights sensor, I know it wouldn't give me an accurate reading but would it make the gauge move when the oil pressure goes too low...it would be like the gauge is the idiot light...this is only for a short time but what do you guys think

Restrorob · 01-24-2009, 07:27 PM

Take the less than 5 mins. time and install the proper sending unit....

pokethesmot · 01-24-2009, 07:36 PM

it wont fin into the idiot light sensor space and the the sensor thread size is 1/8 and from what another member said that isn't the right thread size to fit into the spot by the oil filter

Restrorob · 01-24-2009, 07:54 PM

That's a new one on me, All mine have had 1/8"....

Have you had the idiot light sensor out ?

01-24-2009, 05:03 PM	#1
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	idea well i purchased an APC oil pressure gauge for 5 bucks and it came with the gauge and the sensor but i just haven't got around to installing the sending unit. Now my idea is if i just hooked the sensor wire from the gauge up to the idiot lights sensor, I know it wouldn't give me an accurate reading but would it make the gauge move when the oil pressure goes too low...it would be like the gauge is the idiot light...this is only for a short time but what do you guys think __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-24-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: idea Take the less than 5 mins. time and install the proper sending unit.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-24-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: idea it wont fin into the idiot light sensor space and the the sensor thread size is 1/8 and from what another member said that isn't the right thread size to fit into the spot by the oil filter __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-24-2009, 07:54 PM	#4
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: idea That's a new one on me, All mine have had 1/8".... Have you had the idiot light sensor out ? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*



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