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Oil pressure gauge up grade !

Posted: 10/19/24 1:50pm Message 1 of 11
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Corvette Stingray convertible with hardtop, modified & restored, new medium cloisonne paint, interior, 350 cid 330 hp with TH700R4 automatic transmission 3:08 differential ratio, all power & ac and the underside. A very nice touring car.

I'm wanting to replace my electronic oil pressure gauge with a mechanical gauge.

I have a 1975 Stingray and have replaced the oil sensor 3 times in the last 13 months.

Anyone have input on whether the switch out can be done, and (where can I find) a factory type mechanical oil pressure gauge that "will mount in place" of the current gauge ?

Appreciate any help I can get!

Thanks in advance, Phil

 

 















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Re: Oil pressure gauge

Posted: 10/19/24 7:49am Message 2 of 11
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Hello, If the block has a small plug on the left rear behind the intake, it's possible. Just need the plumbing kit, and the guage. 

 




Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade !

Posted: 10/30/24 9:35am Message 3 of 11
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

I have a 454HO Gen VI (2006) & took out the sensor near the oil filter and ran a copper line to the oil gauge many yrs ago. no problems. Just make sure all your connections are secure , use the right sealing tape and check for leaks.




                                               

Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade !

Posted: 10/30/24 6:14pm Message 4 of 11
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Thnx for your comment.




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Posted: 10/30/24 6:16pm Message 5 of 11
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Thank you for your comment.




BBC OVERHEAT8NG

Posted: 2/3/25 7:41pm Message 6 of 11
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Phil's-Stingray said:

Thank you for your comment.







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Posted: 2/4/25 6:53am Message 7 of 11
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Corvette Stingray convertible with hardtop, modified & restored, new medium cloisonne paint, interior, 350 cid 330 hp with TH700R4 automatic transmission 3:08 differential ratio, all power & ac and the underside. A very nice touring car.
BBC fresh rebuilt with 1800 miles. Timing & carb set. Over heats, not sure why.
• Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated!

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Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade !

Posted: 2/3/25 10:18pm Message 8 of 11
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Why don't you start a new thread for your overheating problem.  This is an old thread.




   

Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade !

Posted: 2/4/25 6:58am Message 9 of 11
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Thank you, just found the new topic link!

Tried to start a new thread, still associates with the old.



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Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade !

Posted: 2/4/25 8:50am Message 10 of 11
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Well first I would get rid of the 50/50 mixture. Use distilled water and only enought anti freeze to keep corrosion down ,say around 20%. Then add a can or 2 of water wetter.  Make sure all the air around the radiator is blocked off so all air has to go thru the radiator.  Decrease your timing a degee or so will help also.  A good spoiler will help too.  I've got a 454 and it runs 172-180 all day.  I have a flex fan on that one. 




                                               

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