Subject: Re: Oil pressure gauge advice?
Author: Patrick Hayes
Date: May 9, 2005, 10:31 AM
Post ID: 1718834346
I did exactly this on my 73 Eldo. The hose is really tough stuff and
the extra abrasion protection probably isn't necessary. When you run
the hose up to the dash, make sure to get it against, or as close as
possible to the steering pivot to minimize hose motion while turning. I
mounted a brass "T" at the back of the guage and a Buick sender so I had
both analog and idiot light.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
Greg Bender wrote:
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