Deuce mech. oil press gauge

[Boatcarpenter]

I picked up a Gov. issue mechanical 0-80 PSI oil pressure gauge that I am going to install in the instrument panel, even has the slots so the dash lights will light it. What are your thoughts on the tubing I should use to connect it to the sender port? Copper or synthetic?
Thanks,
BC

 

[doghead]

I prefer the copper. I get oil pressure gauge installation kits, from Advance Auto or Auto Zone. Nice little kit for about $8.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Thanks DH,
Haven't had any vibrarion problems with my temporary OP gauge copper line but just wondered if there was some good other alternative.
Thanks,
BC

 

[WillWagner]

#4 Stratoflex or Aeroquip. No vibration, heat, crimping issues.

 

[littlebob]

I picked up a Gov. issue mechanical 0-80 PSI oil pressure gauge that I am going to install in the instrument panel, even has the slots so the dash lights will light it. What are your thoughts on the tubing I should use to connect it to the sender port? Copper or synthetic?
Thanks,
BC

Where did you get the gauge from? At some point I would like to get one
military also?
Thanks,
littlebob

 

[Bill W]

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Thanks Will, I'll check it out.
Bill W and littlebob- I'll check to see if he has more.
Here is what it looks like, all you have to do is scuff up the chrome bezel and paint it your favorite color of green
BC

 

[1stDeuce]

I bought another air pressure guage for mine (psi is psi) and installed it as my oil press gauge. Works fine. Had some leftover plastic tubing from some other install, so I used it for this one. No more wondering if the gauge or sender is bad now...

(possibly inop 0-60 oil press guage and newer 0-120 sender for sale...)

C

 

[scootertrs]

Not a purist concept... but I just like Murphy tattle tale gauges... if your oil pressure goes south or the water temp goes north you can wire it to a big back up alarm horn and if you set it right maybe keep you from ruining a good engine... come in all sizes and ranges

 

[Bill W]

Yeah
Cole Hersee (sp) makes those alarms to., over 210°/under 15psi

 

[Boatcarpenter]

scootertrs,
I've thought about something along those lines. but haven't done anything about it yet. I'll have to check out the ones Bill W mentioned.
BC