to install my oil pressure guage i dont have the drain the oil do i. and also could i get a pic on where the drill hole it for where i need to put the pressure line. thanks. i know its on the filter and pump but i need to msake sure.
No need to drill any hole...there is one there already! Look behind the filter, you should see a sending unit there, just take that out and thread the adapter that comes with the gauge kit and hook the line up....... You don't have to drain the oil..... Mike
i know i dont have to drill a hole. i was just wondering which hole it was. does it have wires from the idiot lights from it? also do i have to drain the oil?
Patrick, You do not have to drain the oil. The hole you are looking for is on the passenger side of the block, adjacent to the timing cover, and above the oil filter. There should be a sending unit screwed into it, with one wire coming from it. If you are installing an electrical gauge, just replace the sending unit with the one for your gauge, and run a new wire to your new gauge. You can also use a brass fitting tee to run both your gauge and light, or both gauges. If it is a mechanical gauge, make sure you get copper line to route into the passenger compartment. Do not use the plastic line that is supplied with the gauge. Over time, it can become brittle, and is an accident waiting to happen, IMHO.
great. thanks man. it is a mechanical guage. so ill just go pic up a copper line sometime now. the reason for my lack of knowing this stuff is because im only 15. im going for my lisence on thursday. lets just hope i get it
Great!!!! Keep asking questions Patrick, thats how you learn! I wish I was looking for oil pressure gage sending units when I was 15!!!! :TU: - Bill
"The only dumb question is the one un-asked" I can't imagine you havent heard that a ba-zillion times in school:grin: keep on asking and there is a wealth of information here for you. oh yea,......and your oging for the "BIG TEST" on thursday huh ? good luck ! I seems like only yesterday that i went for mine. well, OK, 3 kids, a wife, and 3 grey hairs later......... it was a whole lotta yesterdays. you'll do fine. the key to success is a positive attitude. :TU: later.........................
hehe. i hope i get it so i can go out and do a little wreckless driving i my 71 skylark.:grin: if not i guess ill just have to wait 2 more weeks..
No! Patrick - Getting the paper is not a license to do anything you want. It is very tempting to play, but it is also the quickest way to lose the license, or worse! Please be responsibile and get some experience before hitting that throttle! These cars are fast, and can bite you if not careful! :laugh: The track is the best place to play! We want you around for the long haul! Somebody has to keep the faith down the road and you have a long time to enjoy the Buick cars! Take care! :Brow: - Bill
