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2701 hits | 71.69 KB | Posted: 1/5/05
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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2645 hits | 58.93 KB | Posted: 1/5/05
For your pennies they give you the gauge, with chrome or black ring, the tubing and all the fitting ...

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3041 hits | 54.05 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
Here's the stock 86 oil pressure sender unit in the stock location.

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2633 hits | 48.51 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
I removed the stock pressure sending unit and the extension pipe/log so I could clean the threads, a...

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2442 hits | 50.85 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
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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2445 hits | 52.5 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
The 90 went on with no troubles, all covered in Permatex Ultra Copper high heat gasket sealant.

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2431 hits | 50.71 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
Screwing the T fitting to the 90 went just as well.

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2351 hits | 58.74 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
Hooking up the plastic tubing was a walk in the park too.

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2434 hits | 51.5 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
It's just a compression fitting, same behind the gauge inside too.

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2427 hits | 63.03 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
The only tough part is deciding where to run the tubing through the firewall. I chose to crowd this ...

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2651 hits | 51.98 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
Here's the oil sender unit back on, along with the new mechanical line.

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2693 hits | 47.97 KB | Posted: 1/14/05
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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2279 hits | 56.12 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
Inside screwing the home made gauge holder into the same spot the old Voltmeter used to occupy,

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2283 hits | 46.76 KB | Posted: 1/3/05
Someone had asked what kind of screws hold in the stock plastic dash. This kind, that came with the ...

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2401 hits | 58.95 KB | Posted: 1/10/05
Here's the gauge in place, but needing dusted.