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Old 04-19-2008, 03:19 PM
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dumb oil pressure question

If i get a new sending unit for my oil pressure, will the stock one do fine for readouts? I dont want an improper reading with my new motor. Im not trying to be precise, I just dont it to say 25 psi when its none
Old 04-19-2008, 04:08 PM
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Re: dumb oil pressure question

If you that concerned about the correct reading. You should look into a autometer electronic gauge with sender or a mechanical gauge. The stock guages are pos.
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Re: dumb oil pressure question

the stock gauges are junk... a new one i would trust to verify there was oil pressure... not an actual reading. but i dont like autometer either a good mech gauge would be all i trust for a finite reading
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Re: dumb oil pressure question

Well if is mechanical wheres a good spot to pop it in?
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in place of the stock one...
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