trying to add water and oil gauges

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  1. 1971sky

    1971sky Member

    Evening, I am trying to find additional places on a 1971 Buick Skylark 350 2bbl engine to add
    new under the dash oil pressure and temperature gauges other than the original spots.

    I would like to keep the idiot lights and just add the two other gauges.

    Is it possible and if so where do i place the new sensors?

    Thanks in advance

    Dennis
     
    1971sky, Apr 21, 2021
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  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    There are only 2 spots on the front of the intake for a coolant sensor. One has the idiot light sender, the other has the thermo vacuum switch for the Transmission Controlled Spark emissions system. Ditch the thermo vacuum switch, you don't need it.

    Oil pressure is easy, just run a tee,

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    Last edited: Apr 21, 2021
    LARRY70GS, Apr 21, 2021
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  3. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    You can get a brass tee from the hardware store to add oil sensor and oil line
     
    alec296, Apr 21, 2021
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  4. 1971sky

    1971sky Member

    You guys are right on this stuff.....Thanks from the two of you.
    Done deal Understand.
     
    1971sky, Apr 22, 2021
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  5. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    Be sure purchase the copper line for the oil pressure gauge not the plastic.
     
    gstewart, Apr 22, 2021
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  6. Fox's Den

    Fox's Den 355Xrs

    or use a braided steel line they do make one that fits each end you do not have to make it
     
    Fox's Den, Apr 22, 2021
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  7. 1971sky

    1971sky Member

    Copper line in and tee is installed. Thanks for your help.
    Dennis
     
    1971sky, Apr 22, 2021
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