oil pressure & temp gauges: questions about how to

[o_man_ra23]

Come again? Doesn't matter if the gauge is mechanical or electrical. So long as the pressure fitting is on the pressure side of the pump, and the temperature probe is in the flow of oil (haven't seen a mechanical temp gauge - they all seem to work off a bi-metallic electrical sensor of sorts) then the gauge will work. The GReddy bungs that come with just need to be drilled and tapped to suit your fittings (most are 1/8NPT). If the sensor will work when screwed into the side of your block, it will work in that sanga plate.

[Animal15]

bulb of Temp Gauge


and pressure gauge end



do you think temp gauge bulb fit in greddy plate?
i can do some thng with pressure gauge.

[o_man_ra23]

Doesn't look any longer than a normal temperature probe (not sure why you would call it a bulb). Looking at the GReddy unit I linked, it looks like it would probably fit as the prob outlets are quite long, however measuring will be your friend there. Ask the seller what the maximum length temperature probe their product will take is.

[Animal15]

when i went to check da gauge whether it's working properly they said "bulb filled with ether" so thts why i called it bulb;
yeah i already e-mailed them with length.
thhnx man. lets c .

[Animal15]

No luck with that adapter, went to greddy dealer in melb try it on but probe is too long.
Taking the only option drill the sump and put it there.

[o_man_ra23]

You could create a longer adapter using some brass or stainless bar if you have access to a machinist.

[Animal15]

i knw man , gauge has 5/8 thread and adapter has 18m so i have to make some custom adapters as well, but i don't have friendly access to machine shop or something like that; so drilling the sump is cheap option i got.
(what i found out on my research on those gauges , originally they design to go to sump plug hole, i think thts why there are no common fittings or adapters available.)