In message Tue, 06 May 1997 21:12:14 -0400,
Mark Townsend <markt@tiac.net> writes:
> I was contemplating installing an aftermarket oil gauge in my 76 spitfire.
Highly recommended. I just installed on on my rebuilt engine; easy to do and
gives essential information.
> Question> anyone have any recommendations for sender location or gauge
> type.
jump in a T fitting at the oil pressure switch beloe the distributor;
sending unit goes in one side and new oil line goes in the other. I used a
mechanical guage; if you don't use the backlight, its a no-brainer to hook
up
> 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.
using the T fitting, you still have the idiot light and the switch for the
"anti-run-on" valve
>
> I appreciate everyone's consideration/input.
>
> Mark Townsend
> Rochester, NH (Near Portsmouth)
> 76 Spitfire
> 87 Turbo Quattro
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