Oil pressure

[Whons]

I want to install a oil pressure gauge with the copper tubing as shown in the previous picture. Not plastic. What does everyone recommend 

[Dtret]

Copper all the way for me. 

[willie]

With Dennis on this, copper or brass!!

[DragCat]

I posted this in your other thread 

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-3224

 

[420ponies]

With that socket , it gives you direct pressure over the threaded port. It should come out easily . I usually have some CRC 336 penetrating  spray before I attempt something like this. I would clean that area of the block really good (brake clean) to get any loose debris out of the way first. Never clean enough for something to drop into that port. You can still use the old sending unit if you want also.

[Whons]

13 hours ago, DragCat said:

I posted this in your other thread 

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-3224

 

Thanks I just bought the same copper tubing and fittings on Ebay  

[Whons]

I'll keep the old sending sensor to the idiot light because it still works. I'll figure out the fittings I need to tee off for the new sending unit. With the new fittings can I use Teflon tape and still have a good ground, or does a ground wire still needed from the new gauge?

[jft69z]

Teflon tape is generally frowned upon for oil and fuel fittings, mainly because you don't want it to come apart and find its way into the system.

Liquid pipe sealant, with teflon is recommended. Loctite 567 is great stuff, good for all fittings, including stainless (comes in a squeeze tube). Their 565 is good too. Permatex makes similar products.

[Whons]

Thanks Joe 

[420ponies]

Always say No to Teflon tape on oil fittings! I've found this crap in oil pumps back in the day.

[DragCat]

9 hours ago, Whons said:

or does a ground wire still needed from the new gauge?

When adding gauges or other, I always run new wires but thats just me. Vacuum and Grounds will have you chasing your tail sometimes 🤣

[Whons]

Thanks Mark I know what you mean.

[Whons]

14 hours ago, 420ponies said:

Always say No to Teflon tape on oil fittings! I've found this crap in oil pumps back in the day.

Thanks James.

[Scott S.]

On 6/6/2024 at 11:19 AM, Dtret said:

Copper all the way for me. 

I'm a fan of the copper tubing as well. But after the end snapped at the fitting. I'm going to try using the plastic that originally came with the gauge for the last few inches..... Just for the flexability factor. 

[jft69z]

9 minutes ago, Scott S. said:

 Just for the flexability factor. 

https://www.autometer.com/3-3an-3ft-3-16-id-fittings.html

https://www.autometer.com/3-3an-4ft-3-16-id-fittings.html

https://www.autometer.com/3-3an-6ft-3-16-id-fittings.html

[Scott S.]

Thanks for the information, Joe....

I did look at something like that a few years back, but I've got a bunch of tubing and fittings gathering dust and figured I'd put them to use first.

 

[DragCat]

5 hours ago, Scott S. said:

I'm a fan of the copper tubing as well. But after the end snapped at the fitting. I'm going to try using the plastic that originally came with the gauge for the last few inches..... Just for the flexability factor. 

I keep a spare "3224" and tube cutter in my truck tool box....Had to swap one out at the races one time with my buddys car, not a fan of the plastic, just saying 

[Scott S.]

18 hours ago, DragCat said:

I keep a spare "3224" and tube cutter in my truck tool box....Had to swap one out at the races one time with my buddys car, not a fan of the plastic, just saying 

I'm "iffy" about plastic too.... But I thought I'd give it a shot. 

[DragCat]

5 hours ago, Scott S. said:

I'm "iffy" about plastic too.... But I thought I'd give it a shot. 

Hey if its "in stock" no harm no foul 🤣