oil pressure gauge and sending unit DIY ?

[fordnut02]

need info on switching to working oil pressure guage

going to buy the Autometer 4327 kit

any help would be great thanks

[MarauderMatt200]

u going with mechanical or electrical gauges?

[fastblackmerc]

need info on switching to working oil pressure guage

going to buy the Autometer 4327 kit

any help would be great thanks


u going with mechanical or electrical gauges?

The Autometer 4327 is an electrical gauge.

Remove the old sender, solder on a ring terminal, install new sender and connect the terminal.

Remove old gauge.

Install new gauge and connect the wires. I don't remember the colors, I can check the electrical manual when I get home.

BTW.... I'd get the Autometer voltmeter also as the difference between the stock and aftermarket gauges will be apparent once you turn on the lights.

BTW (2).... I'd install green LED bulbs in the new gauges(s). You'll see why once you look at the top of the old gauge(s).

[fordnut02]

The Autometer 4327 is an electrical gauge.

Remove the old sender, solder on a ring terminal, install new sender and connect the terminal.

Remove old gauge.

Install new gauge and connect the wires. I don't remember the colors, I can check the electrical manual when I get home.

BTW.... I'd get the Autometer voltmeter also as the difference between the stock and aftermarket gauges will be apparent once you turn on the lights.

BTW (2).... I'd install green LED bulbs in the new gauges(s). You'll see why once you look at the top of the old gauge(s).

Already have green LEDs
That's my next question do you splice new gauge wiring into stock harness what color to what

[fastblackmerc]

Already have green LEDs
That's my next question do you splice new gauge wiring into stock harness what color to what

I cut the wires going to the old gauges after the connector and soldered the new gauges wires to the wires in the connectors so you could still disconnect the gauges to remove the pod when necessary.

I'll get you the colors when I get home this evening.

[fastblackmerc]

Oil pressure gauge:
Orange w/Black tracer - Illumination
Black - Ground
White w/Red tracer - from the sending unit
Red w/Yellow tracer - power from Central Junction box - #6 - 15A fuse

Voltmeter:
Orange w/Black tracer - Illumination
Black - Ground
Red w/Yellow tracer - power from Central Junction box - #6 - 15A fuse

[fordnut02]

Oil pressure gauge:
Orange w/Black tracer - Illumination
Black - Ground
White w/Red tracer - from the sending unit
Red w/Yellow tracer - power from Central Junction box - #6 - 15A fuse

Voltmeter:
Orange w/Black tracer - Illumination
Black - Ground
Red w/Yellow tracer - power from Central Junction box - #6 - 15A fuse

havent looked yet but there is only 1 wire on the stock sending unit ?
are the threads the same size in housing no adapter needed
thanks Jim

[Blackened300a]

havent looked yet but there is only 1 wire on the stock sending unit ?
are the threads the same size in housing no adapter needed
thanks Jim

No adapter needed. Just some Teflon tape and install. Ford made the stock one a dummy gauge because you'll notice the real gauge sweep constantly. It should be about 25psi at idle when warm and around 75psi when cruising.

[fastblackmerc]

havent looked yet but there is only 1 wire on the stock sending unit ?
are the threads the same size in housing no adapter needed
thanks Jim

Yes there is one wire on the sender.

[Zack]

Does anyone do any work on cars without consulting the internet first?

Its like doing a crossword puzzle with the answer sheet right next to it.

[justbob]

Does anyone do any work on cars without consulting the internet first?

Its like doing a crossword puzzle with the answer sheet right next to it.


Really? I thought it was just random off the wall answers? Sometimes right, usually wrong! LOL


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[guspech750]

Does anyone do any work on cars without consulting the internet first?

Its like doing a crossword puzzle with the answer sheet right next to it.


I'm not sure about the Internet. But I have used the Interweb.


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[RubberCtyRauder]

I thought it was the Internutz....:D

[fordnut02]

Pep Boys carries the AM 4327 for 78.75

[fastblackmerc]

Pep Boys carries the AM 4327 for 78.75

$52.00 w/ free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Meter-4327-Ultra-lite-Electric-Oil-Pressure-Gauge-2-1-16-CHEVY-FORD-BOAT-/331809519871?hash=item4d416378 ff:g:HOMAAOxyzi9SjweZ&vxp=mtr

[Bradley G]

Does anyone do any work on cars without consulting the internet first?

Its like doing a crossword puzzle with the answer sheet right next to it.
Hey Mr. Wizard!,
Your spirit is about to speak!
Why don't you find your longest finger and figure out where it belongs![emoji8]

havent looked yet but there is only 1 wire on the stock sending unit ?
are the threads the same size in housing no adapter needed
thanks Jim


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[fordnut02]

Nothing wrong with friendly info makes time for other projects


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