oil sender location

[fishwish3]

hi, i have a 2001 sport and i am looking to replace the oil pressure gauge with a mechanical, does anyone know the size of the T-fitting i would need to use to not mess with my check gauge light?

 

[2000StreetRod]

SOHC oil pressure sender

The following post might help:
Oil pressure gauge

 

[fishwish3]

what are the list of parts you used and is it different from electrical to mechanical, and do i need to drain the oil because i already have full synthetic in

 

[2000StreetRod]

parts

I bought the parts from fastfittings.com because I couldn't find fittings locally. The sending unit is an AutoMeter for their standard indicator which I didn't use because of lack of space in the pillar pod. You would be better off to buy a complete package of meter and sending unit.

You don't need to drain the oil. Only a small amount leaks out when you remove the oil pressure switch.

Work space is very limited. It was an aggravating installation.

 

[fishwish3]

im getting the sunpro mechanical 2" white dial gauge, so its not a good idea to just ground out the wire for the OEM unit?

 

[2000StreetRod]

Keep stock as backup

Why not just keep the stock oil pressure switch like I did? It's always nice to have the indicator on the instrument cluster as a backup. Since you're going with a mechanical gauge space won't be much of a problem. The electrical sending unit is longer and wider than the stock pressure switch. All you have to add to the "T" is a small fitting connected to your oil line. Your pressure gauge kit will probably include a 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch adapter.

 

[fishwish3]

well with the mechanical its more reliable than the electric because of no need for a electrical circuit so i shouldn't "technically" need the stock and if i ever get rid of the truck it was going to be going with.