Oil Pressure Gauge Question

Pastor J · September 5th, 2007, 02:08 PM

I'm new to this so please don't shoot the messanger if this has been gone over before. I just put an a-pillar pod gauge setup in my car and I'm trying to put in an Oil Pressure Gauge.

My question is, I've got a Roush Stage 3 that is supercharged and I'm trying to find where to install the sender unit.

Also, I want to power the lights on it off of my dash lights so the lights come on when the dash lights come on. Does anyone know what line I need to hook into for that to happen?

Any help would be appreciated.

1FastFox · September 5th, 2007, 03:36 PM

Im not really sure about where to tap the guage into. But I run my guages off the dimmer switch that way not only do they light up but also dim with the interior. I put an inline fuse on my ( prolly overkill, but safe ) line b/w the guages and dimmer switch.

Emay · September 5th, 2007, 03:49 PM

Fast did similar to myself in going after the dimmer, if you have a test light it's a easy find. I forget what color the wire was, I remember green for some reason, but I'm guessing at this point.

For the sender, see this thread.. tells you exactly where to go with pics:

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/f...ace-55363.html

1FastFox · September 5th, 2007, 04:08 PM

Its funny that your mention green, caus that was what I was thinking just didnt want to say it without being sure ( which Im still not ), just probe a test light into the back of the switch and see which one lights up, also your test light will dim as you turn the switch.

Pastor J · September 5th, 2007, 04:20 PM

Thanks guys! I'll have to check and see if there is a green there. I know that the green in the ignition wiring is the one I had to splice into for my push button start. I'll take it apart tonight after church and check it out.

Did you run ground to a screw or attach it into the dimmer switch wiring some way?

1FastFox · September 5th, 2007, 04:28 PM

I make a new ground for it...

Grabber523 · September 6th, 2007, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Pastor J

Thanks guys! I'll have to check and see if there is a green there. I know that the green in the ignition wiring is the one I had to splice into for my push button start. I'll take it apart tonight after church and check it out.

Did you run ground to a screw or attach it into the dimmer switch wiring some way?

Grounded all my gauges to the dash behind the dimmer...I think the wire i used for dimming the gauge lights was black with either a green or purple stripe...the car's 7,300 miles away, so i can't go check...sorry

September 5th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#1
Pastor J Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 222	Oil Pressure Gauge Question I'm new to this so please don't shoot the messanger if this has been gone over before. I just put an a-pillar pod gauge setup in my car and I'm trying to put in an Oil Pressure Gauge. My question is, I've got a Roush Stage 3 that is supercharged and I'm trying to find where to install the sender unit. Also, I want to power the lights on it off of my dash lights so the lights come on when the dash lights come on. Does anyone know what line I need to hook into for that to happen? Any help would be appreciated. __________________ www.mustangministries.net

September 5th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#2
1FastFox MMs Official Playboy Only Time will tell... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,917	Im not really sure about where to tap the guage into. But I run my guages off the dimmer switch that way not only do they light up but also dim with the interior. I put an inline fuse on my ( prolly overkill, but safe ) line b/w the guages and dimmer switch. __________________ There's no roof, no side glass, not even a radio. "That's the formula," said Carroll Shelby. "It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car." Hmmm... Now theres some food for thought on a fun build.

September 5th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#3
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 4,271	Fast did similar to myself in going after the dimmer, if you have a test light it's a easy find. I forget what color the wire was, I remember green for some reason, but I'm guessing at this point. For the sender, see this thread.. tells you exactly where to go with pics: http://www.modularfords.com/forums/f...ace-55363.html __________________

September 5th, 2007, 04:08 PM	#4
1FastFox MMs Official Playboy Only Time will tell... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,917	Its funny that your mention green, caus that was what I was thinking just didnt want to say it without being sure ( which Im still not ), just probe a test light into the back of the switch and see which one lights up, also your test light will dim as you turn the switch. __________________ There's no roof, no side glass, not even a radio. "That's the formula," said Carroll Shelby. "It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car." Hmmm... Now theres some food for thought on a fun build.

September 5th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#5
Pastor J Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 222	Thanks guys! I'll have to check and see if there is a green there. I know that the green in the ignition wiring is the one I had to splice into for my push button start. I'll take it apart tonight after church and check it out. Did you run ground to a screw or attach it into the dimmer switch wiring some way? __________________ www.mustangministries.net

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September 5th, 2007, 04:28 PM	#6
1FastFox MMs Official Playboy Only Time will tell... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,917	I make a new ground for it... __________________ There's no roof, no side glass, not even a radio. "That's the formula," said Carroll Shelby. "It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car." Hmmm... Now theres some food for thought on a fun build.

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