I want to install an aftermarket (Auto Meter), oil pressure guage on my 22re. I did some searching but didn't find any definate info. Is there an available hole (other than the stock oil pressure sender), where I can use to mount this guage from? I did some reading that said there is a port behind pass. side motor mount, is this true, and are there any others?

 

there is a port behind the passenger motor mount it has a plug screwed in it. i put mine where the stock sender was and put the stock one in the other hole because i was woried about the plastic hose geting a hole rubbed in it from the motor mount.

 

I put my mechanical (sunpro) gauge in the stock sender location.

If you are worried about the plastic tubing getting a hole in it, you can buy one of these http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...e&kw=SNPCP8212

it is an electric gauge with a sender that mounts on the engine so you only need to run a wire into the cab.

 

Cool thanks.

Thats what I needed to know.

 

I just ordered one of these indiglo oil pressure guage kits.

Anyone know offhand there is an unused oil port on the 3VZE I can use so I don't have to remove the stock sender?
Thanks

 

I'd prefer an electronic gauge for things like oil and fuel pressure where a hole in the line could spell trouble. They cost more but I think its worth it.

 

Can anyone verify that the sender threads in the oil gally are 1/8" pipe?
Thanks.

 

Pretty sure they are standard but get some more input on that and Autometer makes a nice gauge , have used them for years

 

Am I missing a write up somewhere on here for this or any other gauges? I don't see any. I'm thinking about doing this and want an idea of what I'm getting into.

Thanks!!!

 

i recall reading, where you had to get a special T if you were going to run both out of the same hole

 

Guess I didn't look hard enough. Found some good info here

 

Hey nice gauge link there

 

has anybody put aftermarket electric oil pressure in 3vze 3.0 with still maintaining the stock oil pressure gauge in the cluster too? thank you

 

Where is the stock oil sending unit located at?

 

Above the oil filter.

I just did away with my stock gauge and ran a hard line. More accurate that an electric gauge and there was no need for two oil pressure gauges.

 

thread is hella old, but i ran a t fitting and screwed both my stock sender and aftermarket gauge into it, both worked fine and read proper pressures.... and the threads in a 22re are 1/8 BSPT not 1/8 standard.

 

Interesting on my block the stock oil pressure threads are metric I can`t remember just what size.

I have run a mechanical gauge for years with no issues I ran copper tubing inside of rubber hose I have had no problems.

With a mechanical gauge just remember to bleed the line.:jessica:

 

the threads in a 22re are 1/8 BSPT not 1/8 standard