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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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oil pressure sender??!?!?!

where the heck is this thing? i've done some searches and found out it's on the rear of the block, under the distributor... so i go out and look... i see nothing? it's a 89 L98... i'm lookin to hook up my autometer guage (mechanical) but not seeing where i hook it up is slowing the process... any help... or better yet... pics would be appreciated!!
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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Rear of the block is one location.

Just above the oil filter on the drivers side of the block is another. You can use the rear of your block if you wish.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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My block has a spot in the front above the timing chain cover...
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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i know there is the electric sender that screws in right above the oil filter... and i noticed there is a hole above it to... is that where your talking about?
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 12:36 AM
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Where is the pressure sender on a '79 350 block?
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 12:39 AM
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Where is the pressure sender on a '79 350 block?
Depends on application. But it's in one of the places I mentioned.
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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Ok cool... its out of a '79 Z28 btw.
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