got aftermarket pro comp oil and temp gauges I want to put on my 273 coronet. factory 4bbl intake cast iron, my factory gauges still work and like to keep it that way..
it also has shorty headers on it also....so any plug on side of block will most likely be blocked.
any pics of where you guys ran your gauges??? thanks.
I'm not too familiar with small blocks.
But on a big block. The temp sending unit is threaded into the water pump housing. You should see a removable plug.
Oil sending is easy. Look for the factory sending unit. Unthread it and add a sm pipe and a "T".
Thread factory sender back on and connect your mechanical oil pressure tubing to the other port.
Use copper. Not that plastic tubing that the kit comes with.
I think there are actually two threaded holes for oil pressure on the back, one has the idiot light on it, and the other should have a plug. Just get the right socket to remove it otherwise you'll be getting a T like Hibbing said. On the water jacket, the best placed is near the factory one at the thermostat housing. There might be a spare plug there too. If you have any questions, get us some pics.
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there is only one port up by water neck for gauge and its for the idiot light...and not big enough.
there is only one port in back for oil but ill put a tee there not a big deal...
my issue is no where to put the sender for the temp gauge.... see pics....
lost and need help.
Try posting on FBBO, there are a lot more people on there, maybe someone figured out a neat solution. I just checked Jims wagon with a 318 in it and I couldn't find a spot for it, sorry.
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I had a similar problem when I needed to put a thermistor in for the electric fans. What I did was get remove the heater hose supply line, and then removed the fitting from the housing. I took a black pipe T-fitting and threaded a short piece on one end and screwed it into the housing, and then screwed the heater hose fitting into the other end. I then put the thermistor on the T portion of the fitting and it worked pretty good. Wasn't the prettiest thing in the world, but it worked.
If I had to do it again, I'd have gone this route..
