Mechanical Guages
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Mechanical Guages
Where is the recommended place to run the plumbing lines for installing mechanical oil and temperature guages on a 92 3.1l engine?
I know the electrical guage for oil is by the oil filter--is this the best place to plumb in the mechanical temp guage?
Where is the water temp reading taken at?
I know the electrical guage for oil is by the oil filter--is this the best place to plumb in the mechanical temp guage?
Where is the water temp reading taken at?
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Re: Mechanical Guages
Water temp would replace your factory idiot light switch in the front outer corner of the driver's side head (behind the a/c bracket). Depending on the gauge you have you might need an adapter. I had to use one (temperature probe was much smaller than the hole in the head), but the salesperson at Summit Racing knew exactly which one I needed. Give them a call, phone # at www.summitracing.com .
For oil pressure you've got a combo-switch in that 92 3.1; it runs the fuel pump AND provides the oil pressure light. All you need is to install a t-fitting. That way the original switch still works and you can plumb in the mechanical oil pressure gauge too.
For oil pressure you've got a combo-switch in that 92 3.1; it runs the fuel pump AND provides the oil pressure light. All you need is to install a t-fitting. That way the original switch still works and you can plumb in the mechanical oil pressure gauge too.
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Re: Mechanical Guages
But don't most 92s have the full gauge cluster? Do you think your factory gauges are inaccurate?
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