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Oil pressure gauge

Posted: 30 Mar 2008, 16:24
by kit
Just been looking on fleabay at cheapish gauges and was wondering if anyone had fitted one to diesel engine? I am guessing that the tube/hose would have to be so long it would not be possible.

oil gauge

Posted: 30 Mar 2008, 16:29
by Bosun20
Fit an electric one!
You should be able to T piece off if i remember rightly where the pressure switch fits.

Posted: 30 Mar 2008, 16:44
by kit
That is a good idea,I wonder how they work?

Posted: 30 Mar 2008, 17:17
by Westy.Club.Joker
Gauge, sender, electrical wire between the two, shows pressure (hopefully) when you start the engine :)

Posted: 30 Mar 2008, 20:52
by Krisis
Sorry to jump on the thread :oops:
Tee piece goes on above the oil filter :?
Pressure switch fits in Tee piece :?
Install cables front to rear, feed to unit, connection from pressure switch and jobs a goodun' :?
Cheers Kris