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04-23-2005, 02:16 PM
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I have a 78 firebird with a 400cu engine. I am installing guages and don't know where the oil pressure sending unit is so I can hook up a mechanical one... Not the most mechanically minded individual...LOL
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04-23-2005, 02:16 PM
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I have a 78 firebird with a 400cu engine. I am installing guages and don't know where the oil pressure sending unit is so I can hook up a mechanical one... Not the most mechanically minded individual...LOL
Thanks for your help!! |
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04-23-2005, 02:25 PM
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The factory oil pressure sender is screwed into the back of the oil filter adapter, just above the oil filter itself. Right where it's conveniently hard to reach.......
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04-23-2005, 02:26 PM
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Thanks, thats where I thought it was but it did not look like it unscrewed so I can put the autometer threaded adapter in.
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04-23-2005, 02:34 PM
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The best place to get the oil pressure is on the distributer pad. There is a plug that takes a 5/16 square drive to get out. I chased a Snap On truck down the road, to get a socket for taking one out.
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04-23-2005, 02:35 PM
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You can also remove the filter adapter from the block to make it easier to attach your fittings, it comes off by removing 3 bolts. All you'll need is a $2 gasket to put it back on.
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1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42 1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/3.08 2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23 1966 VW Type 2 Single Cab Pickup 140hp 2276 1956 VW Type 2 Panel Van 36hp 1200 1957 VW Type 1 Beetle 180hp 2276 |
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