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Gauges -- water and oil senders question

Hey guys,

I would like to install a regular set of after market gauges (oil, water and volts) in the little space above the radio.  I have the all digital dash.  I would like to get these gauges working while not sacrificing the digital gauges.  The senders don't seem compatible.  I measured the voltage with car running for the stock oil pressure gauge and it's like .01 volts.  When I hook it up to my buttstuffog gauge,  it reads a very low pressure.  I think the gauges I bought are 0-5 V.  The water pressure sender looks pretty different than the stock one as well. 

So my question is,  is there a way to run them both and how do I do it?  Would 'tee' fittings work for both oil and water?  Is there enough room? 

thanks!
'88 Bird 5.0, TW 170s, HO cam, Scorpion rockers, Explorer intake 70mm TB/EGR, MAF conversion, 24# injectors, 8.8 3.73 disc rear end swap, console swap, leather seats, 11" front discs, 15-1 rack, TC springs all around, x-pipe, BBK headers,  welded sub-frame, unlocked digital speedo.

Gauges -- water and oil senders question

Reply #1 –
Yes, run t fittings,if they fit. Stock gauges work off of resistance, rather then voltage. Your likely just measuring the difference in voltage.
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Gauges -- water and oil senders question

Reply #2 –
thanks Haystack.  I'll see if I can locate some Ts that will work.
'88 Bird 5.0, TW 170s, HO cam, Scorpion rockers, Explorer intake 70mm TB/EGR, MAF conversion, 24# injectors, 8.8 3.73 disc rear end swap, console swap, leather seats, 11" front discs, 15-1 rack, TC springs all around, x-pipe, BBK headers,  welded sub-frame, unlocked digital speedo.
 

Gauges -- water and oil senders question

Reply #3 –
Quote from: marianadeeps;445716
Hey guys,

I would like to install a regular set of after market gauges (oil, water and volts) in the little space above the radio.  I have the all digital dash.  I would like to get these gauges working while not sacrificing the digital gauges.  The senders don't seem compatible.  I measured the voltage with car running for the stock oil pressure gauge and it's like .01 volts.  When I hook it up to my buttstuffog gauge,  it reads a very low pressure.  I think the gauges I bought are 0-5 V.  The water pressure sender looks pretty different than the stock one as well. 

So my question is,  is there a way to run them both and how do I do it?  Would 'tee' fittings work for both oil and water?  Is there enough room? 

thanks!

I found this post while doing a search. I would like to do add after market gauges in my car. I have a full digital cluster also. Were you able to find T fittings to allow your gauges to read correctly? I have a set of Auto Meter Phantom II gauges that I want to install. Any tips/advice ? /Thanks, Ray.
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
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