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Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (1/5)
 10/19/24 12:50pm
Phil's-Stingray
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - USA

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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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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 (2/5)
 10/19/24 6:49am
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Equinunk, PA - USA

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1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.


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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 ! (3/5)
 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 ! (4/5)
 10/30/24 5:14pm
Phil's-Stingray
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - USA

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.


Joined: 1/12/2020
Posts: 32

Thnx for your comment.

Re: Oil pressure gauge up grade ! (5/5)
 10/30/24 5:16pm
Phil's-Stingray
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - USA

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.


Joined: 1/12/2020
Posts: 32

Thank you for your comment.

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