The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Oil Pressure Gauge Plumbing

59 Apache 235, I want to reconfigure the plumbing on the oil pressure gauge. currently there is a TEE sticking out of the block. does it matter which port on the tee the oil pressure gauge line is plumbed too? For example if I were to put it directly inline with the block as opposed to at 90deg.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x362/vilage-idiot/Motormounts.jpg

I posted a pic can anyone tell me if they see a potential problem plumbing it this way (line is only mocked up in place it is not tight and looks cross-threaded in the picture)

That won't make any difference at all.

Truckernix,

Thank-you for your reply. I didn't think it would matter, except thought it may make the gauge pulsate or such.

your time is greatly appreciated

Jay

If you're concerned about the possibility of gauge pulsations, install a slightly over-length piece of copper tubing at the pressure port, and wrap about 3 turns around a medium-sized socket or a pipe coupling, etc. to from a coil in the line. It has a tendency to dampen out pressure fluctuations before the pressure reaches the gauge. If you want to hide it, put the coil of tubing under the dash, just behind the gauge.
Jerry

Hotrod Lincoln,

I will give that a try.

Thanks,
Jay