>I was contemplating installing an aftermarket oil gauge in my 76 spitfire.
>
>Question> anyone have any recommendations for sender location or gauge type.
>
>I am looking to install a mechanical gauge and I was thinking of a location
>in the cylinder head for the sender. Does anyone know of a good location in
>the factory head? Should I think about installing in the block instead?
>
>I would really like to leave the idiot light sender alone - lights are
>useful at times and I really hate disconnecting stock equipment.
>
>I appreciate everyone's consideration/input.
>
>Mark Townsend
>Rochester, NH (Near Portsmouth)
>76 Spitfire
>87 Turbo Quattro
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>* Mark Townsend *
>* markt@tiac.net *
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To: Mark
I installed a Oil pressure gauge on my 76 Spitfire, it is
a "Smiths" brand and it came with a pipe tee to be installed
ahead of the oil pressure switch sensor (idiot light) and a
tube was installed on the other branch which to the gauge.
This was quite a few years ago. I was able to recently
replace the tube and fitting. (should have been more carefull
while welding, another story) I got the replacement from
XK unlimited. (www.xks.com). They advertise in "British Car" Magazine.
Hope this helps, Good Luck
Dave Simpson
61 TR3B
76 Spitfire, being painted
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