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Got this SunPro mechanical oil gauge for $5.99 CDN. Wanted a 2 ", but I'll take a 2 5/8" for that pr...
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Got this SunPro mechanical oil gauge for $5.99 CDN. Wanted a 2 ", but I'll take a 2 5/8" for that pr...
For your pennies they give you the gauge, with chrome or black ring, the tubing and all the fitting ...
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For your pennies they give you the gauge, with chrome or black ring, the tubing and all the fitting ...
Here's the stock 86 oil pressure sender unit in the stock location.
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Here's the stock 86 oil pressure sender unit in the stock location.
I removed the stock pressure sending unit and the extension pipe/log so I could clean the threads, a...
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I removed the stock pressure sending unit and the extension pipe/log so I could clean the threads, a...
This is the plan, once I stick a 90 degree union on the extension pipe to get me out from the block.
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This is the plan, once I stick a 90 degree union on the extension pipe to get me out from the block.
The 90 went on with no troubles, all covered in Permatex Ultra Copper high heat gasket sealant.
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The 90 went on with no troubles, all covered in Permatex Ultra Copper high heat gasket sealant.
Screwing the T fitting to the 90 went just as well.
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Screwing the T fitting to the 90 went just as well.
Hooking up the plastic tubing was a walk in the park too.
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Hooking up the plastic tubing was a walk in the park too.
It's just a compression fitting, same behind the gauge inside too.
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It's just a compression fitting, same behind the gauge inside too.
The only tough part is deciding where to run the tubing through the firewall. I chose to crowd this ...
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The only tough part is deciding where to run the tubing through the firewall. I chose to crowd this ...
Here's the oil sender unit back on, along with the new mechanical line.
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Here's the oil sender unit back on, along with the new mechanical line.
Here's good shot of that male into female 90 degree fitting in 1/4" NPT that's screws into the stock...
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Here's good shot of that male into female 90 degree fitting in 1/4" NPT that's screws into the stock...
Inside screwing the home made gauge holder into the same spot the old Voltmeter used to occupy,
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Inside screwing the home made gauge holder into the same spot the old Voltmeter used to occupy,
Someone had asked what kind of screws hold in the stock plastic dash. This kind, that came with the ...
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Someone had asked what kind of screws hold in the stock plastic dash. This kind, that came with the ...
Here's the gauge in place, but needing dusted.
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Here's the gauge in place, but needing dusted.