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Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (1/11)
 10/19/24 12:50pm
Phil's-Stingray
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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 (2/11)
 10/19/24 6:49am
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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. 

 



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Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (3/11)
 10/30/24 8:35am
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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.



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Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (4/11)
 10/30/24 5:14pm
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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.


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Thnx for your comment.

Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (5/11)
 10/30/24 5:16pm
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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.


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Thank you for your comment.

BBC OVERHEAT8NG (6/11)
 2/3/25 6:41pm
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Phil's-Stingray said:

Thank you for your comment.




Re: BBC OVERHEATiNG (7/11)
 2/4/25 5:53am
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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 ! (8/11)
 2/3/25 9:18pm
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Why don't you start a new thread for your overheating problem.  This is an old thread.



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Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (9/11)
 2/4/25 5:58am
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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 ! (10/11)
 2/4/25 7:50am
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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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Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (11/11)
 2/4/25 11:19am
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knotacare said:

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. 

He has a new thread for this.




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