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callbald · 02-28-2018, 04:05 PM

Does the 289 engine have an 2nd oil port to install a direct pressure oil gauge. Or, do I have to install a brass fitting to "T" off? Thanks Rob

Boryca · 02-28-2018, 07:18 PM

There's one right behind the intake manifold at the back of the engine that I always use for direct oil pressure (most of the Ford motors from the 60s have the same spot) and there's one up front that the factory used with a hex nipple and electric oil pressure sender. The one on the front is on the driver's side, just up from the oil filter.

If you have troubles finding it, I can probably take some pics of one I have out on a stand...

Mike

BW · 03-01-2018, 08:12 AM

I would say you need a "T". On my 66 - 289, The only plug at the back is to drain the water out of the block and that is down low on the side.

callbald · 03-01-2018, 10:45 AM

Ok guys, I checked the back of the engine and cannot find a plug to port the oil gauge. I scanned the area with an inspection camera I use to check between walls.

40 Deluxe · 03-01-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by callbald

Ok guys, I checked the back of the engine and cannot find a plug to port the oil gauge. I scanned the area with an inspection camera I use to check between walls.

I have never seen an oil galley plug behind the intake either. (Unless you're looking at an orange engine with the distributor at the wrong end!)

KULTULZ · 03-01-2018, 11:04 AM

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I was wondering also.

Wonder if it got confused with the 351C/M-400?

Milt/Las Vegas · 03-08-2018, 11:16 AM

If you're wanting to have both a gauge and a dash lite get a dual sender.

dmsfrr · 03-08-2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

... (Unless you're looking at an orange engine with the distributor at the wrong end!)

Shoulda gotta Y-block

02-28-2018, 04:05 PM	#1
callbald Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Leo, Indiana Posts: 235	Galaxie 289 second oil pressure port? Does the 289 engine have an 2nd oil port to install a direct pressure oil gauge. Or, do I have to install a brass fitting to "T" off? Thanks Rob

02-28-2018, 07:18 PM	#2
Boryca Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 32	Re: Galaxie 289 second oil pressure port? There's one right behind the intake manifold at the back of the engine that I always use for direct oil pressure (most of the Ford motors from the 60s have the same spot) and there's one up front that the factory used with a hex nipple and electric oil pressure sender. The one on the front is on the driver's side, just up from the oil filter. If you have troubles finding it, I can probably take some pics of one I have out on a stand... Mike

03-01-2018, 08:12 AM	#3
BW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 292	Re: Galaxie 289 second oil pressure port? I would say you need a "T". On my 66 - 289, The only plug at the back is to drain the water out of the block and that is down low on the side.

03-01-2018, 10:45 AM	#4
callbald Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Leo, Indiana Posts: 235	Re: Galaxie 289 second oil pressure port? Ok guys, I checked the back of the engine and cannot find a plug to port the oil gauge. I scanned the area with an inspection camera I use to check between walls.

03-01-2018, 11:04 AM	#6
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A GALAXIE FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 7,386	Re: Galaxie 289 second oil pressure port? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was wondering also. Wonder if it got confused with the 351C/M-400? __________________ ***** "Last Sunday, I caught him makin' eyes at Idell Bushey durin' preachin'. And I know what they do up there in the hills when they say they're possum huntin'. They're just sittin' around the campfire, drinkin' hard cider, hittin' each other on the shoulder and hollerin' 'flinch!'." ― Charlene Darling (Daughter of Briscoe Darling)

03-08-2018, 11:16 AM	#7
Milt/Las Vegas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Las Vegas,Nv/Rainier,Or Posts: 450	Re: Galaxie 289 second oil pressure port? If you're wanting to have both a gauge and a dash lite get a dual sender. __________________ Milt/Las Vegas