oil pressure guage

[Anteek29]

If that plug is aluminum then I would expect some corrosion developed from metallurgical reaction with the cast iron block, making it difficult to remove?

 

[Gene F]

if that plug is aluminum then i would expect some corrosion developed from metallurgical reaction with the cast iron block, making it difficult to remove?

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[Gene F]

Here is a tip. If you go to the big box hardware stores and ask for a cake of beeswax they have no idea what you are asking for. One guy told me "we have furniture polish". LOL LOL

 

[miker98038]

You’re lucky they didn’t ask for the year and model, like the auto parts stores.

When I’ve fitted oil pressure gauges to existing engines, I’ve always used the T fitting method. The idiot light sensor seems to come out easy enough. But that’s been on bird’s. It’s a pita, easier with the filter off. Not sure if yours is the same way. When I do a rebuild, I make sure they pull those plugs before the hot tank. Then I can do it as I please.

 

[Gene F]

I thought about the T-fitting. The plug between the bellhousing, and the oil filter will just look so much nicer. I am going to give it a try. Backup plan will be the T.

 

[oldbugger]

I would certainly recommend using the copper line don't use plastic, i learned the hard way

 

[Ford blue blood]

and put a loop in the line just before the fire wall.

 

[Gene F]

Copper - it is. Loop - yes around a broomstick, at bottom, possibly firewall too. There is already a grommet installed. I probably will wrap it with some type of shileding too. The whole point is no short-cuts.

 

[Oldgearz]

What is the size of the NPT ports on the 1954 Y-block?

 

[Gene F]

OK, I did not get one of those little oil galley plugs out along the left side of the block. And believe me I sure tried. I am sure if I pulled the engine I can get the thing out, but that seems impractical.

I ended up with a T

T: Advance Auto Parts PTF-73C (Weatherhead 3750X4, Dorman 490-187)
Oil sending switch for dash light: NAPA OP6281
AutoMeter 1/8" x 6' copper line kit with fittings and ferrels.

This car sure has more oil pressure than I thought it would.

 

[Gene F]

what is the size of the npt ports on the 1954 y-block?

1/4" nptf The T was the only piece I had to buy over at Advance Auto Parts. Everything else came in my copper line kit I got from Jegs.

 

[cos]

Hello members I just did this, didn't like all the adapters need to go from 1/4 pipe to 1/8 compression. used a 1/4 pipe 45 degree block fitting (male 1/4 pipe / 1/4 female on other end) where stock oil sender goes. Bored a hole (sized for 5/16 NF tap) on side facing front of engine. Taped with 5/16 NF. A 1/8 pipe to 1/8 comp fitting will screw into this for a mechanical joint and soldered joint up for a leak prove seal. If I could post pic would be easier to see.