454 Sensor Locations and Wiring

[curtish57]

Hi, 

Now I must preface the following questions and pictures with the fact I am an idiot and this is my first build. With that, curious about the opinions/recommendations on all of the following pictures and specifically regarding the oil sensor location, right ahead of the oil filter. I have a warning light car and I believe the location looks ok except the header clearance? Idk, I worry that is too close maybe I could put in a 90 and face it back? Also, I have an aftermarket mechanical gauge I want to tap in the front of the motor for, I will not utilize the plastic hose, nor the old copper line you see, I have a new copper kit coming, its just there for visual reference. Any issues with using that spot? Then finally, the assembly manual would lead me to believe this location in the side of the head would be the right spot for the temp sensor and the double lead I am holding that is the correct connector. Does that look correct? If I am mistaken or again recommendation one way or another, please let me know. I plan to use thread tape and all that good stuff, this stuff is just mocked up until I am confident in what is going on. Thanks again!

P.S.

If you see anything I didn't mention and feel compelled to throw it out there, by all means please do so!, I refer you back to my intro sentence. 

[DragCat]

Glad you going with the copper lines for the oil gauge 🤘I would suggest also going with an electrical temp gauge (they do make mechanical but in my experience electrical is easier for custom placement). 2 of the more important gauges IMHO on our old cars. Also adding the elec temp gauge its all new wiring. 

If you do go with a temp gauge you will probably need a brass adapter from the sensor to the block. Just an fyi I like the AutoMeter copper line kit, comes with everything you need. .

I went with the Jegs gauges, relatively cheap and haven't had any issues. Depending on the gauge size you can also get the AutoMeter gauge pods, makes a cleaner look IMHO.

Take the time to analyze your placement, I went old school on my Cougar but under the dash on the Monte. Some have placed them on the console but I couldn't bring myself to drill into that 🤣

Shout out to Dennis, I got a pic with my feet in it 🤣

[Marks71]

I’ve been using the Permatex thread sealant #80632 instead of the Teflon tape. It comes with an applicator brush. Definitely get a 90 on that oil sensor. Maybe someone will chime in on this, but have you considered using a T and running your copper line for the mechanical gauge off the same point as your electrical gauge for the oil pressure? It would look cleaner than having it come off the front of the engine. 

[Dtret]

That’s exactly what I did on my 71. I wanted both. 

[curtish57]

That you all for the comments and suggestions, yes I think I will run a T and tap the sensor and the copper line from the back. I forgot to mention that I do have an aftermarket temp gauge as well that I was going to install in in the intake, but I believe it is mechanical or capillary tube style  as it is fixed to the gauge. The location I have the temp sensor now is correct though right as far as the stock location goes? 

[Marks71]

Yes