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03-22-2012, 09:30 PM | #1 |
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Installing an oil pressure gauge.
I purchased a oil pressure gauge, and copper tubing (didn't like the plastic tubing that came with the kit). The directions say run line through TERMINAL BLOCK. This phrase puzzles me! The picture shows the line heading towards the radiator after being hooked to the fitting on the block instead of towards the firewall. Has anyone installed one and what route did you take to get it inside the cab. Anything you would do different on the installation? I am new to the model "A" world and am learning slow but sure. I have been reading the questions and answers in the Ford Barn, and I must say you guys have a wealth of knowledge!!! Thanks in advance. Rick.
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03-22-2012, 09:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
I mounted mine on the steering column along with a temp gauge. Ran both tubings down the column, with the copper tubing bent to pass behind the engine and down to the 1/8 fitting on the side. I slid a chunk of braided wire tubing over the oil sensing line to prevent wear to the line.
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03-22-2012, 09:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
I ran one along the pan flange of the block, through the speedometer hole in the firewall, up behind the speedo cable, and under the gas tank wire harness housing to a gauge mounted below the instrument panel. There are small stick on cable tie mounts you can find in electronics sections of hardware stores that you can use to mount the tubing in areas where it needs support.
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03-23-2012, 04:17 AM | #4 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
I believe what the directions were trying to convey was, run the copper line around the front of the motor to where the wiring from the Generators cut out runs by the water return on the driver’s side of the block, and then along with the wiring harness up to the terminal block in the center of the firewall. From there it is a simple straight run to where many of the gages are mounted on the instrument panel, right under the speedo and odometer.
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03-23-2012, 07:30 AM | #5 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
Thanks to all for the replys! Craig, I believe you hit the nail on the head. Just didn't make sence to me at first. Rick
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03-23-2012, 11:50 AM | #6 |
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03-23-2012, 03:26 PM | #7 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
I ran the tubing through the terminal block, insunlated with vacuum hose.
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03-23-2012, 06:10 PM | #9 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
I have a 1930's oil pressure gauge kit with a copper tube and the instructions show the copper line routed exactly like Tom's picture in post #7. The gauge mounts below the dash panel using the two bottom dash panel screws. Your instructions are for using the PLASTIC line supplied with your gauge. You would NOT want to run a plastic tube under the exhaust pipe thus it shows the line going around the front of the block and then back to the firewall.
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03-23-2012, 11:20 PM | #10 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
Copper tubing on a motor vehicle is a bad idea, as it will work harden with vibration and eventually crack.
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03-24-2012, 06:06 AM | #11 |
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03-24-2012, 10:48 AM | #12 |
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Re: Installing an oil pressure gauge.
Thanks again fellas for all the great advice. I HAVE OPTIONS NOW, and a better understanding before I start the project. Have a small HONEY DUE list I must undertake before returning to the "A". I worked all winter replacing all the brake parts, hubs, service rods, shoes and now have great brakes. Thanks again, it is great having a place I can ask questions and get good results. Rick
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