oil gauge. ?

[johnnyrauder]

i heard there a way to convert our oil gauge so it actually read the presure. has anyone done this if so how?

[Zack]

i heard there a way to convert our oil gauge so it actually read the presure. has anyone done this if so how?

Yes everyone has done it.
Autometer 4327

[johnnyrauder]

what is that a whole new gauge or a part for the org?

[ctrlraven]

what is that a whole new gauge or a part for the org?
New gauge that looks like the stock one and comes with a new sender unit. Replace the dummy sending unit with the real one and then wire in the new gauge using the existing oil gauge wiring and ta-da real oil psi gauge.

[johnnyrauder]

can i just buy the sender unit and use the org. gauge?

[ctrlraven]

can i just buy the sender unit and use the org. gauge?
Not that I know of or everyone would have just done it that one.

[Zack]

can i just buy the sender unit and use the org. gauge?

Carfixer did it 10 years ago. You'd have to use the search engine for that.

[RF Overlord]

AutoMeter built the OEM gauge to Ford's spec and it's not compatible with a real sender. If you want to keep the original gauge's green backlighting, you can swap the faces, but the gauge itself still need to be replaced.

[fastblackmerc]

AutoMeter built the OEM gauge to Ford's spec and it's not compatible with a real sender. If you want to keep the original gauge's green backlighting, you can swap the faces, but the gauge itself still need to be replaced.

Correct. You can also install green LEDs. I'd swap out the voltmeter too as the faces are slightly different.

[tbone]

Where is the sending unit located on the engine?

[johnnyrauder]

thanks to all looks like i have some options. easiest to leave it be im not that handy..

[Zack]

Where is the sending unit located on the engine?

Under the oil filter

[tbone]

Thank you.

[tbone]

Dammit. I bought the Auto Meter 4321 mechanical one with the tubing. Is there an easy way to hook this one up or should I return it and get the electric one?

[martyo]

Dammit. I bought the Auto Meter 4321 mechanical one with the tubing. Is there an easy way to hook this one up or should I return it and get the electric one?

Return it.

[tbone]

RATFARTS!!!

[martyo]

RATFARTS!!!

The good news is that you can use the signal lead from the factory oil sender (switch) and just replace (or reface) the gauge and swap the new sender in.

Easy.

[fastblackmerc]

Dammit. I bought the Auto Meter 4321 mechanical one with the tubing. Is there an easy way to hook this one up or should I return it and get the electric one?


Return it.

+1...

Return it.

[tbone]

The good news is that you can use the signal lead from the factory oil sender (switch) and just replace (or reface) the gauge and swap the new sender in.

Easy.

Definitely easier. I ordered the new one and arranged for a return on the old one. What oil sending unit do I need?

[Anthony84]

Does anyone offer the gauge face swap as a service or have converted OEM look ones to sell? I really want the OEM lighting effect for the perimeter lighting AND the backlit green readout; since the "real" autometer one only does perimeter lighting and I don't want to replace the volts gauge too as I am on a tight enough budget as it is.

[Zack]

Definitely easier. I ordered the new one and arranged for a return on the old one. What oil sending unit do I need?

It comes with

[fastblackmerc]

Does anyone offer the gauge face swap as a service or have converted OEM look ones to sell? I really want the OEM lighting effect for the perimeter lighting AND the backlit green readout; since the "real" autometer one only does perimeter lighting and I don't want to replace the volts gauge too as I am on a tight enough budget as it is.

Send me your both gauges (old and new) and I'll swap them for you. PM me.

[tbone]

It comes with

I read on the ebay listing that it did not come with. Probably wrong.

[ctrlraven]

I read on the ebay listing that it did not come with. Probably wrong.
Is it new or used?

A brand new one will come with the 1/8 in. NPT sender and 1/4 in. NPT adapter/fitting, this is how Autometer sells #4327 http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?gid=3099&sid=11

If your's does not end up coming with it this is the sender unit for it
http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid =24

[tbone]

I bought it new.

I re-read it. It comes with. Oops! Must have been another one I read where it didn't come with. Thanks for the links.

[tbone]

Is the voltmeter on our cars "real"?

[fastblackmerc]

Is the voltmeter on our cars "real"?

Yes............

[tbone]

I thought so, but then again who knows. It was moving around this winter when I had some battery issues in the cold. But then I thought maybe it was getting stuck with the subzero polar vortex crapola...