Electric Oil pressure and Temp Gauge install

[devildog1]

I just ordered these gauges and I plan on installing them on the pillar. I would like to get some ideas on the best way to install this with hooking up of the wires. I also am looking at installing a different Tach as well and need ideas. Thanks

[zmm95]

You talking about the lighting wires or the signal wires?

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[zooguy]

if lighting just tap into the headlight switch ... for power and ground tap in to the fuse block just behind the headlight switch.

[devildog1]

Signal. I am really old school when it comes to some stuff. Mechanical was all I remember messing with. :)

[zooguy]

what year is the block in your car?

if its a 93 and early 94's the oil pressure port is above oil filter. if your motor is a 94 or later then the factory port is behind the intake manifold.

the later blocks still have the port near the oil filter there is just a plug in place ... when i get an oil pressure gauge i will use the port on the side and keep the stock one in the top ... so that way i have 2 places where oil psi is being read.

my autometer electrical fuel pressure gauge was very simple ... a sender unit to go in a port and a mini wire harness that plugs into the back of the gauge and the sender for the signal. i had to wire the power and ground, of course, but its very easy to do. if you have ever done a radio its kinda the same. power, ground, and signal to the speakers. in just a psi sender in this case.

[devildog1]

Cool. I have a 97 and i am good with wiring if I know where stuff goes. Does not sound too bad.

[devildog1]

Ok..gauges came in and I have a question. Can I splice the sending unit wire in with the factory ones behind the dash plate?

[zooguy]

i would run all new ... that way you know its right.

[devildog1]

I am not sure I can get at it up top where it is located. That is why I was asking. Is there a trick to this? lol

[zooguy]

you can extend the wires if you lack length

[devildog1]

Ok..everything in and it really is not bad. Ran oil pressure from plug next to the oil filter. Everything works great. Thanks for help all.