Topic: installing auto meter oil press gauge... what

[SQUIRREL MONSTER]

ok, so i am installing a new auto meter elec. oil pressure gauge. i have a non SR5 gauge cluster (hence the auto meter gauge installation) so i likely have the sending unit for the dummy light. my question being, if i get the toyota sending unit originally made for the pressure gauge will it read wrong or off on the auto meter gauge or should i use the sending unit that comes with the gauge and find the standard to metric adaptor?

[KYOTA]

I"d use the SU that Auto-Meter supplied and just re cut the threads on the fitting in the kit. I have the Auto-Meter mechanical OP gauge and the the fitting for the block was so damn close and it being brass I ran the proper die over it and threaded right in. I dont remember of the top of my head what the threads are but IIRC its BSP not metric. I can go look here in a few if you want.

[KYOTA]

OK I found the die I used for mine, its 1/8" BSP (British Standard Pipe)

[madhunt]

go to any napa or carquest and buy the adpaters for the gauges

[SQUIRREL MONSTER [OP]]

hey thanks guys! this makes it a bunch easier. ill look and see if my buddy has that die... if he dont ill hit up napa. thanks once again.

[dcg9381]

Behind the passenger side engine mount, there's another oil port.  If you can get the right BSP to NPT adapter and 45 degrees, you can extend this port a few inches with a 1/8 npt extension.. Just plug the autometer sender in and have both.

Toyota and GM sensors are not compatible.. At least not in most case - intake air temp, coolant temp, blah blah

[SQUIRREL MONSTER [OP]]

hmm. i didnt know that, ill have to take a look at this. i didnt get a chance to do it last weekend but ill have time this weekend so ill check it out. i only seen the regular sensor near the front but the starter and other stuff may have obstructed my view of the other plug. thanks.

[dcg9381]

[SQUIRREL MONSTER [OP]]

dcg- do you remember the size adapter fitting you need to go from the auto meter sending unit to the stock toyota sending unit port?

[dcg9381]

dcg- do you remember the size adapter fitting you need to go from the auto meter sending unit to the stock toyota sending unit port?

1/8 BSP to 1/8 NTP- I think summit an jegs both sell the adapter.. Comes with some gauge kits.