Dr.Jeff
True Classic
I'm looking to add a aftermarket oil pressure gauge to my X that only has the warning light.
To attach the pressure sensor (sender) for the gauge there could be a couple options:
1) Piggy-back off the current light sensor/switch.
2) Use another port on the block.
3) ?? Any other options?
For option #1. I know there are "T" fittings that might be used but not certain how well they work on this particular application (in terms of getting an accurate reading from this attachment on the X's engine). They look something like these (some seem better than others):
For option #2, I saw a photo of another member's engine (sorry I don't know who's) with a pressure sensor located on the block here:
On my block in that area I see the unused hole that can be seen just ABOVE the sensor in that photo. Below it is a raised round boss with no hole. And below that is a second unused hole. With the engine currently in the car it is difficult to see if either of the unused holes are threaded, but they do not appear to be plugged (again, very difficult to see). So I have to assume neither of them is good for mounting the sensor? Is the raised, untapped area between those holes where the pressure sensor is mounted on the engine in the photo? And if so, is it a matter of drilling and tapping a hole there, or otherwise?
Option #3...any better ideas?
Thanks.
To attach the pressure sensor (sender) for the gauge there could be a couple options:
1) Piggy-back off the current light sensor/switch.
2) Use another port on the block.
3) ?? Any other options?
For option #1. I know there are "T" fittings that might be used but not certain how well they work on this particular application (in terms of getting an accurate reading from this attachment on the X's engine). They look something like these (some seem better than others):
For option #2, I saw a photo of another member's engine (sorry I don't know who's) with a pressure sensor located on the block here:
On my block in that area I see the unused hole that can be seen just ABOVE the sensor in that photo. Below it is a raised round boss with no hole. And below that is a second unused hole. With the engine currently in the car it is difficult to see if either of the unused holes are threaded, but they do not appear to be plugged (again, very difficult to see). So I have to assume neither of them is good for mounting the sensor? Is the raised, untapped area between those holes where the pressure sensor is mounted on the engine in the photo? And if so, is it a matter of drilling and tapping a hole there, or otherwise?
Option #3...any better ideas?
Thanks.